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R&D Lab Tech - Experimental execution and data collection

Shinkei Systems· Engineering
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El Segundo, CA$19/hr - $22/hrFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Lab Tech position at Shinkei Systems focusing on experimental execution and sensory data collection to quantify seafood quality. Involves hands-on work with fish samples, setting up experiments, and generating objective sensory data through taste, odor, and visual evaluation using internal scales and lexicon.

Responsibilities

  • Set up experiments with fish samples in a laboratory setting.
  • Handle and evaluate fish based on taste, odor, and visual cues using internal scales and lexicon.
  • Act as a dedicated sensory panelist, following established protocols and maintaining objectivity.
  • Generate precise objective sensory data by performing character and intensity annotations.
  • Maintain meticulous and organized records of sensory data.

Qualifications

  • Background or demonstrated interest in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or Culinary Science.
  • Proven gustatory and olfactory acuity (sensory acuity screening required).

Skills

Required:Sensory analysisExperimental design and data collectionLaboratory procedures
Last updated Sep 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Shinkei uses robotics to build a world where fishermen thrive, supply chains are transparent, and American food systems restore national vitality.

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