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About the Role

Vita Coco is seeking a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp committed to supporting farming communities, sourcing responsibly, and building products that are better for people and the planet. This role will help keep the NYC lab running and support the teams bringing innovation to life, reporting to the Director, Product Development. The position is a 6-month assignment, approximately 20 hours per week, supporting both Product Development and Quality teams.

Responsibilities

Prepare bench-top samples and prototypes, accurately weigh, measure and record formulas and findings.
Run routine tests (pH, Brix, acidity, color) and log results accurately.
Set up and support sensory tastings and internal cuttings, organize feedback for the team.
Support trials and commercialization activities by preparing ingredients via PO placement and ordering and coordinating documentation.
Pull, test and track shelf-life and stability samples on schedule including sensory evaluation and analytical testing.
Coordinate internal and external sample requests.
Confirm labels, specifications and supporting documentation are complete before shipment.
Support quality checks on incoming ingredients, finished goods, and market samples.
Maintain lab records, specs and test logs.
Flag out-of-spec results to the Product Development and Quality teams.
Follow lab SOPs, GMP and food-safety practices.
Maintain lab, inventory, documentation and shipment management.
Support equipment upkeep and calibration, assist with maintaining and updating SOPs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (recent graduate or final-year student) in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, or a related field.
Up to 2 years of lab experience, coursework, research or internships count.
Familiarity with basic lab techniques and measurement accuracy.
Comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets for data tracking.
Available to work on-site in NYC 3 days per week for the full 6-month assignment.
Exposure to sensory evaluation, GMP, HACCP or food safety a plus.

Skills

Detail-oriented
Reliable
Organized
Exceptional attention to detail
Dependable
Punctual
Comfortable working independently
Curious
Eager to learn
Willing to roll up your sleeves
Strong communicator
Collaborative mindset
Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Part-time
On-site

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$20 - $25 USD per hour

Benefits

Medical benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits

About the Company

Vita Coco is the leading coconut water brand in the world, built on a simple idea: bring better-for-you, natural hydration to more people.
Since starting in 2004, we’ve grown into a global business with teams in New York, London, and Singapore, and we’re now publicly traded on NASDAQ under COCO.
As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, we’re committed to supporting farming communities, sourcing responsibly, and building products that are better for people and the planet.
We move fast, stay scrappy, and care deeply about doing the right thing.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome you to apply—even if you don’t check every box. We’re big fans of curious, growth-minded people who want to learn, contribute, and make an impact. If you feel connected to our brands and our mission, we’d love to hear from you.