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Job Description
Company: Counter
Job Title: Packaging Engineer
Location: Santa Monica, CA – hybrid role 2-3x a week in office
Reports To: Director of Sourcing and Director of New Product Launches
About Us
We are a startup revolutionizing beauty with a purpose; create the industry standard of "clean". Our premium skincare, makeup, and body care formulations combine uncompromising safety, efficacy and environmental responsibility. And our vision transcends products. We are committed to inspiring confident women and others to recognize their collective power to create meaningful change. Our innovative community-commerce ecosystem connects customers, beauty enthusiasts, and loyalists, allowing each person to align with our brand in ways that authentically reflect their values and aspirations. From our formulas to our advocacy efforts to our community connection, we lead clean.
The Role
The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for developing, sourcing, and executing high-quality, cost-effective packaging solutions that meet brand, quality, and sustainability standards. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Operations, and Sourcing, to support new product launches and ongoing production needs.
The Packaging Engineer will oversee component development, supplier management, and production readiness while driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Key Responsibilities
Packaging Development & Engineering
• Translate creative design concepts into functional, manufacturable, and cost-effective packaging solutions
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, and Sourcing to ensure packaging aligns with brand standards, functionality, and cost objectives
• Interpret and approve engineering documents, including die lines, material specifications, and technical drawings
• Provide subject-matter expertise to ensure packaging feasibility and production readiness
• Lead design reviews and recommend improvements to enhance sustainability, quality, and efficiency
• Oversee tooling development, including status tracking, vendor coordination, and cost management
Supplier Management & Sourcing
• Lead supplier evaluations, RFQs, and cost of goods (COGs) analyses to ensure quality, value, and timely delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with packaging vendors and contract manufacturers
• Identify cost drivers and apply a total cost of ownership approach to decision-making
• Manage packaging component orders and monitor supplier performance for cost, quality, and delivery
• Conduct on-site visits for supplier assessments, color matching, and first production runs as needed
Production Planning & Quality Assurance
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery of packaging components for production and new product launches
• Oversee packaging inventory levels to support production planning and business continuity
• Support first production runs through on-site quality assurance and troubleshooting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Planning, and Logistics to ensure readiness for on-time launches
• Drive initiatives to reduce waste, streamline processes, and improve overall packaging sustainability
Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Develop and implement best-in-class packaging development processes, documentation, and tools
• Partner with Product Development, Regulatory, Planning, Finance, and Logistics to ensure seamless cross-functional alignment
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to operational excellence
• Support packaging technology transfers and process standardization across product lines
Qualifications Required
• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field
• 5-6+ years of experience in packaging development, preferably within the beauty, skincare, or consumer goods industry
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and structural engineering principles
• Proven experience conducting RFQs, COGs analyses, and managing supplier relationships
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Preferred
• Experience with sustainability initiatives and waste-reduction strategies
• Knowledge of clean beauty standards and eco-conscious materials
• Familiarity with PLM systems and technical documentation best practices
• Willingness to travel for supplier meetings, production evaluations, and quality reviews
Counter is a people-powered movement that starts with those behind it! We're building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.
We know that different backgrounds, identities, and perspectives make us stronger, more creative, and better equipped to drive change. That's why we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone belongs.
Counter is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We encourage all individuals to apply and join us in shaping a cleaner, more inclusive future for all.
Looking to work for an international company that has a direct effect on improving their environment? Want to work for a company that gives back? OR Do you have experience in LEGAL and looking to work outside the field, or experienced in engineering or construction? This is the company for you! Large environmental engineering firm has over 100 offices in multiple countries! Company is focused on improving air quality, limiting effect of development on the environment, water resources/conservation, and providing several environmental consulting services. Company is searching for an Administrative Assistant for their Los Angeles offices. Company provides amazing benefits and opportunities for growth!
What will I be doing?
- Preparing marketing materials
- Preparing contracts and related documents
- Managing project files
- Creating reports
- Coordinating meetings
- Supporting litigation process with document processing
- Archiving and purging documents as needed
- Providing support to Principal
- Managing schedules for leave Managers and Principal
- Producing and editing technical reports
- Preparing correspondence
- Managing database
- Managing office supplies and ensuring kitchen is stocked
- Making travel arrangements
- Acting as point of contact for property management
What skills do I need?
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Highly professional in speech and presentation
What are the requirements?
- BS or BA required
- 3+ years' experience in a similar position
- Advanced Word Excel, Power Point and Outlook skills
- Advanced Adobe Acrobat
Arena Staffing has partnered with a boutique architecture studio in Los Angeles County to hire a Project Architect to help drive technical delivery across active projects. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys clear documentation, tight consultant coordination, and keeping projects moving through DD → CD → CA with calm, steady execution.
If you're the kind of architect who can run a strong Revit set, coordinate consultants effectively, and bring order to deadlines without creating chaos—this role will feel like a fit.
Why you'll want this role (the sizzle)
Here's the "what's in it for you":
- Real ownership: You'll be a key technical driver, not a background production seat.
- Variety of work: Multiple projects, multiple phases, meaningful built environment impact.
- Hybrid cadence: Collaboration-forward, with 1 remote day per week.
- Strong stability: Established studio with consistent work and a clear need for delivery support.
- Team-oriented environment: You'll work closely with leadership and a small, capable project team.
- Benefits that matter: Healthcare, dental/vision, retirement plan, PTO, holidays, and more.
Role snapshot
Title: Project Architect (Licensed)
Location: Los Angeles County, CA (hybrid; in-office required, 1 remote day/week)
Schedule: Full-time, exempt
Compensation: $120,000–$135,000 base (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, PTO/holidays (details shared during process)
Your mission
Own the technical flow of projects and protect documentation quality—while keeping coordination clean and deadlines realistic. You'll help translate design intent into buildable, code-compliant sets and support the team through permitting and construction.
A strong first 90 days includes:
- Learning and adopting the studio's Revit + documentation standards quickly
- Establishing a consistent coordination rhythm with consultants
- Tightening QC to reduce rework and late-stage surprises
- Owning plan check responses and corrections efficiently
What you will own
Technical delivery (DD → CD → CA)
- Lead project documentation from design development through construction administration
- Produce coordinated, code-aligned drawing sets with clear constructability
Revit production & standards
- Drive Revit modeling + documentation workflows (production and coordination)
- Maintain organized models, sheets, details, and standards across deliverables
Consultant coordination
- Coordinate engineering/consultant inputs into a cohesive CD set
- Track issues, close loops, and prevent coordination drift
Plan check + corrections
- Respond to plan check comments and manage corrections with urgency and accuracy
Team coordination
- Delegate tasks clearly, support production flow, and keep internal deliverables on track
Construction administration support
- Support CA items such as RFIs/submittals/site documentation and technical issue resolution
Must-have requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
- Active California architectural license (required)
- 12+ years of professional experience
- Advanced Revit capability (design + production)
- Strong organization/time management across multiple projects and phases
- Plan check correction experience
- Consultant coordination experience (engineering + integrated set delivery)
- Contract familiarity
- Working knowledge of California codes and accessibility as applied to CDs/CA
Nice-to-have requirements
- Mentoring/delegation strengths and clean task direction
- Fee/schedule awareness and delivery discipline
- Calm, collaborative, accountable working style
Interview process
Round 1: On-Site to meet the partners (45-60 minutes)
Round 2: On-site panel interview (45–60 minutes)
Compliance statement
Arena Staffing and our client are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!
Job Summary
The Manager, Business Applications is responsible for the operational ownership, governance, and lifecycle management of AEG's U.S. corporate business applications (excluding Finance, HRIS, and Access Control systems). This role ensures applications are properly vetted, implemented, documented, integrated into enterprise support models, and maintained in alignment with security, privacy, and technology standards. Success is measured by system stability, service performance, compliance adherence, and effective vendor oversight; not by product roadmap or feature development.
Essential Functions
- Lead and manage the Business Applications support team, ensuring operational responsibilities are executed effectively, and service levels are maintained. Establish clear accountability for application administration, documentation, and support readiness. including third‐party systems across functions such as Finance, HR, Sales, Marketing, or similar.
- Support for the review and documentation process of a backlog of applications that the US is under contract for but have not been vetted by Data Privacy and InfoSec.
- Lead on the relationship with product vendors to define development priorities and enhancements including specification, testing and implementation. Utilize the AEGGo platform and process, working through reviews from our Data Privacy Team and our InfoSec team. Work with the PMO through the intake process to determine project management resources and process requirements.
- Ensure the applications are added to our Service Knowledge Management System and Service Catalogue and that standard support procedures are put in place, and that the Service Desk team knows how to handle incoming support requests relating to the application.
- Create and maintain all application related documentation and ensure it is published to relevant stakeholders for review/approval and that it is current.
- Coordinate with other teams within Global Technology to understand and carry out any technology standards to ensure applications procured meet and are implemented per standards.
- Support the Business Owner on decisions and projects relating to the lifecycle of the application – contract renewals, application upgrades, sunsetting applications which are being replaced or which are no longer required, etc.
- Work with the AEG Go and PMO (Jira) to manage workload across review and implementation of applications.
- Conduct user surveys to obtain feedback on support program and experience.
- Conduct post project and monthly service ticket reviews for trends and opportunities for continuous improvement in subsequent projects and support handling.
- BA/BS Degree (4-year) Business Administration or similar field
- 5+ Related work experience
- Experience implementing and managing enterprise applications
- Experience managing and supporting large-scale cross-functional applications and projects
- Good understanding of enterprise applications, business processes and business requirement analysis
- Experience working with InfoSec and Data Privacy to assist in the review of applications for stakeholders.
- Strong vendor and supplier management experience, including running structured vendor selection processes.
- Customer‐service mindset with a collaborative, team‐oriented approach.
- Strong documentation skills
- Experience managing a team of 1-3 full time staff
- Self-directed, proactive, and able to work independently
- Exceptional time management skills with the ability to multi task and identify and manage priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization and change management skills
- Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with people of varying roles and seniority
- Understanding of application development, SDLC and data engineering technologies
Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.
Benefits: You will be eligible for medical insurance benefits in accordance with the terms of the Company's benefit plan. Currently, full time employees are eligible for these benefits on the first day of
employment.
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.
AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.
Described as the "Uber of Content," Social Native is a marketplace technology company providing brands the ability to scale high-quality content creation and optimize their cross-channel digital marketing strategies. By connecting brands & agencies with a diverse network of creators, we provide data-driven insights, streamline content production, and improve performance across social and e-commerce channels. Brands like Unilever, Adidas, L'Oréal, Crocs, and Nestlé trust Social Native to enhance their paid and organic social strategies through user-generated content (UGC), branded content, and content editing solutions, ensuring they have the right creative assets to drive engagement and conversions.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven AI Product Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience within the broader digital media, adtech, or martech landscape, ideally with exposure to influencer marketing or paid social. This role requires a proven track record of managing customer-facing products and features, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment and juggle multiple products simultaneously. The successful candidate will bring deep experience using AI and agentic AI tools to streamline product development workflows, accelerate feature delivery, and drive product innovation. This is not a role where AI is a nice-to-have; it is central to how we build, ship, and iterate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Ownership: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of customer-facing products, from ideation and requirement gathering to launch, optimization, and sunset, using AI tools to compress timelines and improve output quality at every stage.
- AI-Powered Product Development: Integrate AI and agentic AI tools (Cursor, Claude, v0, similar) into the product development workflow to automate spec writing, prototyping, QA, and iteration cycles. Identify where AI can replace or accelerate manual steps across the product lifecycle.
- Market Research: Conduct competitive analysis and gather insights to inform product strategy and identify new opportunities within the digital media, adtech, and influencer marketing ecosystems, leveraging AI to surface trends and synthesize data faster.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to ensure alignment on product goals, priorities, and execution. Serve as the bridge between technical AI capabilities and business needs.
- Feature Development: Prioritize and define product features that align with customer needs and business objectives. Create detailed product specs, user stories, and wireframes, using AI to accelerate documentation and ideation.
- Customer Focus: Engage with users to gather feedback and continuously improve the product experience. Serve as the voice of the customer in product planning and decision-making.
- Workflow Automation: Proactively identify repetitive or manual product operations processes and build or implement AI-powered automations to eliminate them.
- Roadmap Management: Maintain a product roadmap that aligns with company goals and communicates this vision effectively across the organization.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize data analytics and AI-generated insights to track product performance, measure success against KPIs, and iterate on product features to drive continuous improvement.
- Agility: Thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple products simultaneously, quickly pivoting when necessary to meet evolving business needs.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 1-5+ years as a Product Manager within digital media, adtech, martech, or related domains. Experience in influencer marketing or paid social is a strong plus.
- AI & Agentic AI Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline product development. This means actually building with tools like Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, v0, Make/n8n, or similar, not just prompting. Experience implementing agentic AI workflows that automate product operations is highly valued.
- Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of customer-facing digital products, advertising ecosystems, and performance-driven product development.
- Start-Up Experience: Proven ability to work in a high-speed, start-up environment where adaptability and resourcefulness are key.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with product management tools (e.g., JIRA), wireframing tools (e.g., Figma), and a good understanding of software development processes. Comfort working alongside engineers and understanding technical constraints.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across teams and stakeholders.
- Customer-Centric: Deep passion for understanding customer needs and translating them into compelling product features and experiences.
- Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Social Native Perks:
One of the best perks of Social Native is working with amazing talented people! Come see what it's like to work at a fast-paced, venture-backed tech company. We are looking for smart, driven, fun people who are eager to take ownership of exciting projects and be a part of building something great.
- Attractive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Unlimited Vacation Policy
Publicly traded multi billion dollar global consumer products company is seeking a sharp Manager, Global Category Management – Strategic Sourcing at their corporate headquarters in Los Angeles. This role will play a pivotal role in the company and is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of indirect spend on a global scale. This role demands a deep understanding of sourcing standard processes, the ability to lead cross-functional teams, and the strategic insight to optimize the global supply chain for indirect goods and services.
**Hybrid: 3 days/week on site** (will provide relocation assistance)
**$145-$155k + 10% bonus**
The Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Category Management will lead the strategic sourcing and category management for key packaging categories across North America, with potential to expand globally. This individual will serve as the corporate subject matter expert for assigned packaging categories—driving supplier strategy, pricing, contracts, and supply decisions.\
This role will lead cross-functional and cross-regional teams to deliver total value, optimize supply chain performance, foster supplier innovation, and ensure sustainable business growth across 2–3 major global categories.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Category Management
- Lead global cross-functional teams to optimize the supply chain for complex categories and commodity groups across all regions.
- Develop and execute long-term, multi-year category strategies that drive process improvement, material innovation, and supplier performance.
- Deliver annual cost savings and cost avoidance through strategic sourcing initiatives, process optimization, and supplier negotiation.
Supplier Relationship & Contract Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier communication, relationship management, and issue resolution.
- Build and maintain executive-level partnerships with key suppliers to align on innovation, cost improvement, and sustainability goals.
- Negotiate and implement global supply agreements that secure favorable terms, mitigate risks, and enhance overall value to the organization.
Innovation & Collaboration
- Partner with R&D, Packaging Engineering, ESG, Quality, Marketing, and Operations to integrate new materials, technologies, and designs that enhance product performance and sustainability.
- Collaborate with R&D to support new product development through component costing, commodity analysis, and supply chain risk assessment.
- Proactively identify market trends and emerging technologies that can drive competitive advantage in packaging design and supply.
Market Intelligence & Risk Management
- Monitor global market conditions, pricing trends, and material availability to anticipate supply risks and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Lead supplier segmentation and global alignment initiatives to leverage total spend and maximize value across the enterprise.
- Develop and implement contingency plans to ensure supply continuity and business resilience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement or sourcing, with at least 2 years in category management or strategic sourcing.
- Strong understanding of sourcing best practices, supplier management, and category strategy development.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional, global initiatives and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid experience in contract negotiation, cost modeling, and supplier performance management.
- Demonstrated success in achieving measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvement.
- Experience managing packaging categories within the consumer goods, food, or manufacturing industries.
- Global sourcing experience and familiarity with sustainability or ESG-driven procurement strategies.
- Advanced analytical and strategic planning skills with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and analytical skills.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing abilities.
- Collaborative leader who can effectively engage stakeholders across functions and regions.
- Results-oriented, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic global environment.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Project Controls Manager, located in Southern California. They will oversee various aspects of project control, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in cost management, cost control, and project scheduling. Responsibilities include developing strategies and monitoring resources, managing contracts, conducting in-depth cost analyses, and providing actionable insights to optimize project outcomes. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders is a key aspect of this role to ensure successful project delivery and working closely with the President.
Qualifications
- Strong expertise in Cost Management and Cost Control to oversee and manage budgets effectively.
- Exceptional Analytical Skills to assess complex data and deliver actionable insights for decision-making.
- Extensive experience in Project Control, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring project progress.
- Proficiency in Contract Management to negotiate, review, and oversee contractual obligations.
- Proven leadership and communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant fields (Master's degree preferred).
- Prior experience in large-scale projects or infrastructure development is a plus.
Process Controls Engineer
Los Angeles, CA | Up to 50% Travel | Manufacturing / Mining Environment
We are working with an industry leading organization looking to bring on a Process Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of industrial control systems across multiple facilities.
This role will focus on delivering process control design, PLC programming, and automation support within a heavy industrial environment such as manufacturing, mining, or aggregates production.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design and develop process control systems for industrial production facilities
- Program and maintain PLC and HMI systems, primarily Rockwell / Allen Bradley platforms
- Support the design, installation, and commissioning of plant automation systems
- Provide cost estimates and technical input for plant modifications and new facilities
- Manage and support automation projects, working with internal teams and external contractors
- Review project designs for feasibility, cost effectiveness, and technical accuracy
- Support plant operations through troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute to the standardization and modernization of control systems across facilities
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in Controls or Automation Engineering
- Strong experience with Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC systems
- Experience working in manufacturing, aggregates, mining, or heavy industrial environments
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial networking
- Ability to support multiple projects and plant locations
- Strong troubleshooting and field support experience
Additional Skills That Are a Plus
- Experience with SCADA platforms such as Wonderware or PI Historian
- Knowledge of industrial networking, SQL, or plant reporting systems
- Electrical engineering background or related technical degree
Location & Travel
This role is based in Los Angeles, CA with up to 50% travel to support operational sites and project work.
Why This Role
You will be working on large scale industrial operations supporting automation systems that help power critical infrastructure and construction materials across the U.S.
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Director of Chemistry to lead our Chemistry and Environmental operations. This role oversees daily laboratory activities, ensures regulatory and audit compliance, and provides technical and strategic leadership to Chemists, Lab Assistants, Waste Treatment Operators, and support staff. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and the ability to build systems that elevate laboratory performance and team capability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Laboratory Leadership
- Oversee daily lab operations, workflow, and staffing.
- Recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship of laboratory personnel.
- Provide technical leadership, ensure training on standard operating procedures.
- Champion laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, and responsible research practices.
Administrator of TrueChem software (Laboratory Information Management Software).
- Configure methods, calculations, schedules, and workflows
- Review and validate analytical results for accuracy and compliance
- Maintain logs for routine analyses, calibrations, and updates
- Manage user access and maintain chemical inventory records
- Upload and maintain safety and technical documentation
Oversee the Chemistry Department's Quality Management System
- Create and revise controlled documents (procedures, work instructions, forms).
- Maintain detailed revision records in accordance with Quality Control requirements.
Strategic & Cross‐Functional Leadership
- Partner with Management and Executive Leadership to track R&D progress, milestones, and KPIs.
- Communicate priorities, progress, and results clearly to leadership.
- Contribute to cross‐functional planning, balancing short‐term execution with long‐term strategic goals.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure analytical testing satisfies requirements for NADCAP audits.
- Meet with NADCAP auditors to oversee the auditing of the chemistry department.
- Ensure compliance with local and federal regulatory agencies, including: Los Angeles Sanitation Department (wastewater management), California Water Boards (stormwater handling), Air Quality Management District (chemical emissions), Other applicable regulatory bodies.
- Maintain laboratory safety programs and ensure proper chemical handling and waste disposal.
- Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance schedules and calibrations.
Customer & Engineering Support
- Collaborate with customer engineers as needed.
- Support implementation of changes to chemical parameters used in production.
- Explain technical chemistry or plating concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist engineers with designing and conducting R&D experiments.
Instrumentation Management
- Inductively Coupled Plasma Optimal Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES), Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (FAAS), Ultraviolet and Visible light spectrometer (UV-Vis), and pH Meters.
- Develop appropriate methods of analysis for each instrument and experiment types.
- Coordinate with manufacturer technical support
- Ensure proper instrument use and timely replacement of consumables
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Experience working in metal finishing.
- Proven leadership experience managing chemical laboratories and technical personnel
- Skilled in using, maintaining, and calibrating chemical instrumentation (spectrometers, spectrophotometers, pH meters, pipettes, etc.).
- Experience using and maintaining Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical and safety literature.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate across all levels.
- High emotional and analytical intelligence; able to navigate complex team dynamics.
- Resourceful, adaptable, and able to operate with urgency in evolving environments.
- Experience performing and developing analytical methods (titration, spectrometry, plating, extraction, digestion, dilution, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using and administrating TrueChem software.
- Experience using the following instruments: ThermoScientific iCAP PRO XP DUO ICP-OES and Qtegra Software, ThermoScientific iCE 3300 FAAS and SOLAAR Software, ThermoScientific Genesys50 UV-VIS Spectrophotometer.
- Fluent in Spanish.
Role Overview:
Arrae is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Product Development Project Manager to lead and coordinate the product development process from concept to completion. This role requires a proactive, process-driven professional who can ensure timely project delivery, maintain thorough documentation, optimize workflows, and support the Product Development team in achieving strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Lifecycle Management
- Oversee end-to-end product development projects, ensuring milestones are met on time and within scope.
- Support the team in planning, prioritizing, and executing tasks throughout the product development lifecycle.
Documentation Oversight
- Ensure all product-related documentation, including formulations, testing protocols, and regulatory files, is accurate, up-to-date, and systematically maintained.
- Implement processes for easy retrieval and long-term storage of critical documents.
Meeting Coordination
- Attend team and cross-functional meetings, capture detailed notes, and distribute organized summaries with clear action items.
- Ensure follow-up tasks are tracked and completed.
Template and Workflow Creation
- Develop and implement templates, SOPs, and tools to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Streamline workflows to improve team productivity and cross-functional collaboration.
Task Management
- Assign, monitor, and track tasks within Asana, supporting team members in meeting deadlines.
- Proactively identify bottlenecks and assist in resolving project challenges.
Digital Organization
- Maintain and optimize the Product Development Google Drive, ensuring all files and folders are well-organized, clearly labeled, and easily accessible.
Inventory Management
- Monitor R&D inventory levels and ensure necessary materials and supplies are available for ongoing projects.
- Coordinate with internal teams or vendors to replenish resources as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Science, Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience in product development project management, preferably in the cosmetics, wellness or supplements industry.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Asana or similar project management tools.
- Experience maintaining digital documentation systems and workflow optimization.
- Excellent communication, meeting facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of R&D processes, regulatory requirements, and inventory management is a plus.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to creating innovative, high-quality products that make a real impact.
- Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your ideas, organization, and leadership directly shape product success.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and cross-functional exposure within a dynamic product development organization.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and why they would be a valuable addition to our team. Please send your application to with "Product Development Project Manager" in the subject line.
ARRAE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.