R&D Lab Technician

Shinkei Systems is pioneering technology to deliver the highest-quality seafood at scale. We’re looking for a Lab Tech to join our team at the intersection of fish biology research, engineering, and real-world operations. Your work will be pivotal in developing an industry-leading system to quantify the quality of fish.

About the role

You will work hands-on with fish samples in a laboratory setting: setting up experiments, handling and evaluating fish based on taste, odor, and visual cues using Shinkei’s internal scales and lexicon. You will act as a dedicated, reliable sensory panelist, rigorously following established protocols and maintaining the highest standards of objectivity and focus. You will generate highly precise objective sensory data by performing character and intensity annotations.

Success in this role requires a highly meticulous and organized focus; a background or demonstrated interest in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Culinary Science; as well as proven gustatory and olfactory acuity (candidates will be required to pass a sensory acuity screening).

Responsibilities

• Set up and conduct experiments with fish samples in a laboratory environment.
• Evaluate fish based on taste, odor, and visual cues using Shinkei’s internal scales and lexicon.
• Serve as a dedicated sensory panelist, adhering to established protocols with objectivity and focus.
• Generate precise objective sensory data through character and intensity annotations.

Requirements

• Background or demonstrated interest in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Culinary Science.
• Proven gustatory and olfactory acuity (candidates must pass a sensory acuity screening).
• Highly meticulous and organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.

Pay

$20/hr

Schedule

• Part-time, in-person position based in El Segundo.
• 6 hours per day onsite, 5 days/week.