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.

• →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.

• 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.

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.

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.