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Job detailsApplication formPay: $19 - 22/hrPosition OverviewShinkei 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.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 a 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).If the idea of working at the intersection of biology and technology to help pioneer industry-leading standards for seafood quality excites you, this role is for you.This is a part-time, in-person position based in our El Segundo office. Physical labor disclosure: Need to be able to lift at least 30lbs.On-Site Hours: 6 hours per day onsite, 5 days/week. Apply for this positionAutofill from resumeSave time by uploading your resume. (Only PDF or DOCX format supported)Upload filePersonal InformationFirst name*Last name*Email*Phone*🇺🇸+1LinkedIn URLAddress*No options availableProfileEducationAddExperienceAddResume*Drag and drop files or click to uploadSupported files: .pdf & .docx, up to 20 MBCover LetterDrag and drop files or click to uploadSupported files: .pdf & .docx, up to 20 MBADDITIONAL INFORMATIONWhat part of our mission resonates with you?*What part of our mission resonates with you?How can you be impactful in the first 6 months?*How can you be impactful in the first 6 months?What are you passionate about outside of work?*What are you passionate about outside of work?Equal Opportunity EmployerHelp us be an equal opportunity employerYou are requested (but not required) to fill in the personal data below. This information is used solely for government reporting and will not influence our hiring decisions.Race or ethnicitySelect...GenderSelect...Self-identification of Veteran status(Completion is voluntary and will not subject you to adverse treatment)Shinkei is a Government contractor subject to the Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment: (1) Disabled veterans - A veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military and is entitled to disability compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to disability compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability; (2) Recently separated veteran - A veteran separated during the three-year period beginning on the date of the veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S military, ground, naval, or air service; (3) Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran - A veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense; (4) Armed forces service medal veteran - A veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985 (61 Fed. Reg. 1209). If you believe that you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.Veteran StatusSelect...PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.Shinkei does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.Apply for this positionJob detailsApplication form