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4/8/2026 4:07:59 PM

$34.00

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$34.00/hr

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Oxnard, CA (93030)

Job Description

Technical Project Coordinator – Commercialization (Private Label Spices)

Temp‑to‑Hire | Hourly

Location: On‑site / Lab‑Based
Employment Type: Contract (Temp‑to‑Hire)
Pay Range: $32–$45 per hour, depending on experience
Reports To: Director of Commercialization – Private Label Spices

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Technical Project Coordinator to support their Commercialization team focused on private label spice products. This is a hands‑on, lab‑based, temp‑to‑hire opportunity ideal for an early‑to‑mid career food science or product development professional looking to grow into a long‑term commercialization role.

The Technical Project Coordinator will support the transition of developed formulas into finished, customer‑ready products by conducting lab measurements, coordinating production trials, and managing samples, specifications, and cross‑functional deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Innovation team to convert developed spice formulations into finished‑goods specifications, including conducting key lab measurements such as net weight and bulk density.
  • Translate laboratory findings into clear, accurate finished product specifications aligned with quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
  • Evaluate and recommend appropriate packaging solutions based on spice characteristics such as bulk density and flow properties.
  • Plan and coordinate bottle fill and production trials with Innovation, Plant, and Operations teams.
  • Own the end‑to‑end sample request process, including intake, preparation, tracking, and ongoing communication of sample status to Sales and other stakeholders.
  • Organize and maintain laboratory sample storage, including development of an inventory tracking system.
  • Develop and manage a centralized product library to provide Sales and cross‑functional partners with visibility into approved SKUs, raw materials, and packaging.
  • Manage the end‑to‑end bid process, ensuring on‑time completion of all required cross‑functional steps.
  • Enter and maintain SKU‑specific technical and product data within customer‑owned portals in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
  • Maintain a strong focus on task and project management to meet timelines, milestones, and customer commitments.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality, Operations, or a related field.
  • 1–2 years of relevant experience in food science, product development, quality, or production (food industry preferred).
  • General understanding of food product development and commercialization processes.
  • Comfort working in a laboratory environment and using basic testing and measurement equipment.
  • Strong organizational, documentation, and task‑management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across Innovation, Operations, Quality, and Sales teams.
  • Detail‑oriented with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and project needs.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting private label products or commercialization efforts.
  • Exposure to plant trials or manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with customer portals, specifications, or sample management processes.

Why This Opportunity

  • Competitive hourly pay: $32–$45/hour
  • Temp‑to‑hire opportunity with strong potential for conversion
  • Hands‑on participation in product commercialization from lab through production
  • Cross‑functional exposure within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment
  • Strong career path into food science, technical project management, or commercialization roles

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Technical Project Coordinator

4/8/2026 4:07:59 PM

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