Laboratory Technician – Botanical Formulations & Manufacturing Operations
Location: Los Angeles
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
We are an innovative botanical formulation and manufacturing company focused on developing premium plant-derived ingredients and proprietary formulations for customers across multiple industries. Our success is built on precision, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Our laboratory and production operations combine scientific discipline with entrepreneurial speed. We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Laboratory Technician who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to help build the operational foundation of a growing company.
This is an opportunity to join a business during an exciting stage of growth where your work will have a direct impact on our products, systems, and long-term success.
Position Summary
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting daily laboratory production, product fulfillment, inventory management, documentation, and operational excellence.
In addition to laboratory responsibilities, this individual will play an important role in implementing a new manufacturing and inventory management software platform, helping establish scalable systems that will support the company's continued growth.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on laboratory work and process improvement, and who takes pride in building organized, efficient operations.
Primary ResponsibilitiesLaboratory Production & Order Fulfillment
- Accurately weigh, measure, blend, bottle, label, package, and prepare botanical ingredients and proprietary formulations for customer orders.
- Follow detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while maintaining exceptional accuracy and consistency.
- Maintain organized production schedules and ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time.
- Verify product identity, lot numbers, quantities, and labeling before shipment.
- Maintain detailed batch records and production documentation.
Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials, packaging components, laboratory supplies, and finished goods.
- Conduct routine cycle counts and periodic physical inventories.
- Monitor inventory levels and notify management when replenishment is needed.
- Organize laboratory inventory to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
- Assist with receiving, inspecting, and properly storing incoming materials.
Manufacturing & Inventory Software Implementation
One of the primary initiatives for this position will be helping implement and manage a new manufacturing and inventory management software platform.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as the primary laboratory team member during implementation.
- Assist with system setup, testing, data entry, and validation.
- Build and maintain accurate inventory records, Bills of Materials (BOMs), product information, and raw material records.
- Help establish standardized workflows for purchasing, receiving, inventory control, production, lot tracking, and order fulfillment.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through better systems and automation.
- Assist with training future team members on software and laboratory workflows.
Documentation & Quality Systems
- Maintain and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain accurate production records and inventory documentation.
- Assist with documenting proprietary formulations, manufacturing procedures, and internal laboratory processes.
- Ensure all documentation is complete, organized, and maintained according to company standards.
- Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives.
Laboratory Operations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional laboratory environment.
- Properly clean and maintain laboratory equipment and workstations.
- Follow established safety procedures and good laboratory practices.
- Support a culture focused on quality, organization, accountability, and continuous improvement.
QualificationsRequired
- Basic laboratory experience through employment, education, internships, or research.
- Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Comfortable performing repetitive work requiring precision and consistency.
- Strong written documentation skills.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods during production activities.
Preferred
- Experience working with botanical extracts, essential oils, flavors, fragrances, natural ingredients, or similar materials.
- Experience with inventory management.
- Experience maintaining production records or batch documentation.
- Experience writing or updating Standard Operating Procedures.
- Experience with ERP, MRP, manufacturing, inventory, warehouse management, or quality management software.
- Strong Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills.
Personal Characteristics
We're looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in producing consistently accurate work.
- Is naturally organized and detail-oriented.
- Enjoys improving systems and finding efficiencies.
- Has excellent follow-through and personal accountability.
- Can work independently while collaborating effectively with a small team.
- Is trustworthy, professional, and committed to protecting confidential information.
- Wants to grow with an expanding company.
Growth Opportunity
This is more than a laboratory technician position.
As the company continues to grow, this role is expected to evolve into one with increasing responsibility in laboratory operations, inventory management, manufacturing systems, quality processes, and operational leadership.
Individuals who demonstrate initiative, leadership, and strong performance will have opportunities to grow into positions such as:
- Lead Laboratory Technician
- Laboratory Operations Coordinator
- Inventory & Manufacturing Systems Manager
- Operations Manager
Compensation & Engagement
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
- This position is initially expected to begin as an independent contractor (1099) engagement.
- After approximately six months, the company expects to review business needs, the scope of the role, applicable legal requirements, and individual performance to determine the most appropriate long-term engagement structure.
- Opportunity to help build the operational foundation of a rapidly growing botanical manufacturing company.
- Professional growth opportunities as additional production, laboratory, and operations functions are added.
Confidentiality & Intellectual Property
This position provides access to confidential business information, proprietary manufacturing methods, formulations, sourcing information, documentation, and operational processes.
Because protecting our intellectual property is critical to our business, all employees and contractors are required to:
- Sign a Confidentiality and Intellectual Property Agreement prior to beginning work.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all proprietary business information.
- Follow company policies regarding information security, documentation, and trade secret protection.
All formulations, procedures, documentation, manufacturing methods, databases, work product, process improvements, and other intellectual property created or accessed during the course of this engagement remain the exclusive property of the company.
Integrity, professionalism, discretion, and respect for confidential information are essential qualifications for this position.
Why Join Our Team?
We're building more than products—we're building systems, processes, and a company designed for long-term growth.
If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter, where you'll help shape operations from the ground up, and where strong performance can lead to significant professional advancement, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief summary describing:
- Your laboratory experience
- Your inventory management experience (if applicable)
- Any experience implementing or using manufacturing, ERP, MRP, or inventory software
- Why you believe you'd be a great fit for this role
Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Pay: $26.80 - $32.28 per hour
Work Location: In person
