Job Overview

　　Come join a creative team of scientists on the forefront of beverage and appliance innovation! This team is dedicated to growing the category by pushing the boundaries of system development to deliver and satisfy every consumer need. Over 10 years ago, the coffee industry was revolutionized with the launch of the Keurig brewing system, allowing consumers to brew one cup of coffee on demand. Now with the power of Keurig Dr Pepper, join a new challenger in the beverage industry and let’s discover the possibilities!

　　This diverse and important role within Beverage R&D enables Keurig Dr Pepper to maximize the impact of the Keurig system synergy (beverage, pod, and appliance) to partners, customers, and consumers.

　　Our Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated and resourceful Laboratory Technician for a hands-on position to support the R&D Beverage Development Team in our Burlington, MA office. Responsibilities are broken down into 4 focus areas:

　　Lab Focus - Perform a variety of operational duties that span lab safety, facilities and infrastructure sustainment, technical instrument lifecycle management,

　　Project Focus - Support new product development from concept to release collaboratively with the team on testing, developing, coffee bench top development (roasting, grinding, analytics), and data collection operations.

　　Capability Focus – Enhance capabilities of the team through technical discovery and exploring the depths of what our equipment can do; using this expertise to provide comprehensive training to others.

　　Accountabilities

　　Assuring our operational aspects of the department are in line with KDP expectations (Environmental, Safety and Health).

　　Manages and then safely executes work requests, maintaining and running relevant testing equipment and documenting data.

　　Acts responsibly for calibration, safe operation and routine maintenance of simple and complex instruments, machinery, and system components.

　　Updates personal knowledge for proper use of equipment via manuals and job aids, logs maintenance activities and calibration results as required.

　　Preparing the lab for experiments, either through equipment/material purchases, maintenance, sample preparation, or working with others.

　　Either independently or in collaboration with a lead, determine and write experimental designs, capturing all data necessary in the development of new methods and process improvements.

　　Participate in sensory/benchtop product evaluations in support of on-site sensory testing.

　　Provides technical input and assists other team members with development and product evaluation.

　　Leading the tracking of preventative maintenance items to support planning and budget for the department.

　　General lab organization, cleaning, and inventory management.

　　Requirements

　　A minimum of an associate degree or 3 years of relevant experience in a related laboratory position required

　　Strong safety mentality and experience implementing preventative measures

　　Ability to work with standard laboratory test equipment, and other measurement equipment

　　Demonstrated creative troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

　　Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

　　Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

　　Company Overview

　　Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a modern beverage company with a bold vision built to deliver growth and opportunity. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

　　Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale . Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

　　We strive to be an  employer of choice (https://careers.keurigdrpepper.com/) , providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of 28,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

　　Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.