R&D Lab Technician

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme’s focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder’s original recipe. The brand’s iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop so they can stop in and enjoy them hot, right off the line.

Krispy Kreme’s R&D Laboratory Technician is responsible for product trial execution, analytical testing, and supporting documentation. The role is highly hands-on, including trial preparation and execution through ingredient scaling, mixing, and doughnut processing; R&D kitchen operations including equipment setup, preventive maintenance, sanitation, and inventory management; and analytical testing.

A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Assist with and independently run shared production line as needed.
• Lead cleaning and sanitation responsibilities to ensure safe and sanitary work area. This includes cleaning equipment, washing dishes, and maintaining the overall organization of the lab.
• Responsible for regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment and putting in maintenance requests.
• Maintain and manage analytical laboratory operations, including calibration, cleaning, preventive maintenance, verification, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate with R&D team members to execute trials for formula development, optimization, and shelf-life evaluation. Ensure proper documentation is collected for post-trial analysis.
• Perform laboratory tests on global ingredients and finished products.
• Monitor R&D inventory of ingredients, packaging, and consumables. Coordinate purchasing as needed to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Oversee receiving of incoming materials including recording, labeling, and storing.
• Coordinate sample shipments.
• Communicate test results and next steps to R&D team.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for doughnuts, food science, innovation, and hands-on product development.
• Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to follow and accurately scale formulas and recipes based on written procedures and verbal direction.
• Experience maintaining laboratory or production equipment, managing inventory, and coordinating product trials preferred.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain industrial kitchen equipment.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted and stand for prolonged periods.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. The official job description will be provided during the application/interview process.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
• Employee discount program
• 401K plan
• Generous PTO Plan
• Company events
• Education Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA Plans
• Pet Insurance

Learn more at www.kkbenefits.com

WHY KRISPY KREME? At Krispy Kreme, we focus on:?

• Loving People:
• Our global culture is best captured by our Leadership Mix, a dozen behaviors that define how we work with one another across the world and give back to our communities.? Check out our leadership mix here.?
• Belonging happens once each Krispy Kremer knows their bold authentic self is welcomed, dignified, and loved, where their wonderfully original identities flourish and thrive.
• Loving Communities:
• At Krispy Kreme, sharing joy is at the center of everything we do, and we strive to inspire this in our communities. Our brand purpose truly shines through our Acts of Joy and community fundraising initiatives.
• In the U.S., we have been donating unsold doughnuts to local food banks, with a goal of bringing a smile to our consumers as they enjoy a small, sweet treat. We partner with Feeding America and Convoy of Hope, who in turn partner with organizations nationwide to distribute donations to people in need through diverse types of programs and services.
• In 2022, we helped community groups raise $40 million globally. Last year in the U.S., we supported more than 83,000 fundraising events, raising nearly $37 million.
• Loving Planet:
• We have been conducting a multi-year global GHG emissions assessment to establish an emissions baseline, using this foundation to soon set goals for greenhouse gas emission reductions.
• We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs.

Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality sweetens our recipe. We value the diverse ingredients of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, gender, intersex, or veteran status of every individual. We strive for an inclusive culture that allows each of our peeps to bring their bold authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

About Krispy Kreme Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in more than 35 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing Ecommerce and delivery business with more than 14,000 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at www.KrispyKreme.com, or on one of its many social media channels, including www.Facebook.com/KrispyKreme and www.Twitter.com/KrispyKreme.