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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

About oWOW

oWOW is a vertically integrated real estate development platform headquartered in Oakland. We accelerate housing abundance by integrating design, manufacturing, and construction into a scalable, repeatable system.

Through mass timber, prefabricated façade systems, and componentized construction, we deliver high-quality multifamily housing at materially lower cost and compressed schedules compared to conventional methods.

Our goal is to deliver 2,000+ units annually by 2026 through a production-based model.

The Role

The Project Architect will lead architectural execution within oWOW's standardized housing platform. This is a production-oriented role embedded in a fully integrated development and construction ecosystem.

You will ensure technical excellence, platform consistency, and documentation precision across multiple concurrent projects.

What You'll Do

Platform Execution

• Apply and refine repeatable unit types, façade systems, and structural frameworks for up to 4 projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate closely with internal development, R&D, and construction teams.

Technical Leadership

• Own detailing, constructability review, and California Building Code compliance.
• Ensure adherence to ADA, Fair Housing, and local accessibility standards.
• Coordinate structural (including mass timber), MEP, fire/life safety, and envelope systems.

Documentation & Permitting

• Oversee coordinated construction documents in Revit.
• Support rapid Entitlement and permitting cycles.
• Maintain drawing standards aligned with oWOW's product platform.

Schedule & Delivery

• Maintain aggressive design schedules aligned with construction starts.
• Contribute to cost certainty through early technical coordination and value engineering.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience from conceptual through construction administration, including coordinating and managing consultant teams, in California or US context
• Affordable housing, mid-rise, or high-rise urban residential projects are a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Licensure

• California Licensed Architect preferred, or ability to obtain.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced proficiency in Revit.
• Strong technical knowledge of steel construction, and/or of mass timber systems and/or prefabrication, is a plus.
• Familiarity with California permitting processes and urban infill regulations.

Software

Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace, Procore (or similar).

Why This Role Matters

oWOW is not building one-off projects. We are building a scalable housing system.

If you're motivated by technical rigor, industrialized construction, and delivering housing faster and more affordably, this is a rare opportunity to shape a next-generation development platform.

Operations Manager

Location: Richmond, CA

Compensation: Competitive base + 20% Bonus Potential

Benefits: 401(k) with matching, health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, professional development reimbursement

About the Role

As the Operations , you'll take ownership of the operations, facility and team of a fast-growing business within one of the leading names in custom cushions, upholstery, and mattresses. is a vertically integrated e-commerce manufacturer serving both consumers and commercial clients nationwide.

You'll work directly with our company president and operations staff to grow the business with clear ownership, autonomy, and impact.

Seeking an experienced, detail oriented, professional to manage all production operations and personnel at our ~20,000sf manufacturing facility. Significant experience managing a team in a production environment is required.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in custom-manufactured products rather than assembly/line production environments, and will have strong leadership skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Significant growth opportunities available for increasing responsibility. This position reports to the owner/President of the company with significant opportunity for personal development and mentorship.

Why This Role Is Exciting

Ownership:

The Operations Manager will own daily production operations, ensuring workers adhere to company rules and meet efficiency and accuracy goals, while maintaining a safe working environment.

You'll own production team management and day-to-day fulfillment and the warehouse for all elements of the business—including foam cutting, finishing, packing and shipping. You'll ensure our high standards of production quality and on-time delivery are met, and lead us to new standards of excellence. You will also be measured on total cost of production, helping to improve the overall efficiency of our operations.

Collaboration:

You'll work directly for our President and owner, and collaborate with company leaders as a member of the senior management team.

Impact:

This is a pivotal role—your performance directly shapes and enables FoamOrder's growth trajectory. Operations is an area that needs reinforcement at our company, and can help unlock significant growth potential by implementing new technologies and processes and helping us grow our team, facilities, and overall operations.

Relationship Building:

You're exceptional at building rapport, earning trust, and cultivating lasting relationships with your production team, and your peers in other functions. Your ability to connect and lead production employees, as well as to lead them to more compensation, responsibility and maximizing their potential will be instrumental in their success.

Career Growth:

If you've ever wanted to run your own business or move into a CEO-track role, this position gives you that experience in a real, profitable company—with guidance from an accomplished President/Owner who scaled multiple tech startups before acquiring and modernizing FoamOrder.

Rewards:

This role includes competitive base compensation as well as significant bonus potential for hitting key performance metrics, including on-time delivery, error rate, and total cost of production - your earnings will grow directly with your success.

What You'll Do

Lead a Team to Increasing Performance and Success

• Lead and manage a team of production staff, providing training, guidance, and support.
• Implement and enforce production rules, policies, and procedures.
• Understand and employ progressive discipline when needed.
• Ensure all workers know their priorities and key tasks.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard new production staff.
• Train new team members and conduct ongoing training to develop skills.
• Conduct employee performance and compensation reviews.
• Know how to do every job in the warehouse, to be able to train new employees and to fill in as necessary
• Foster a positive team culture and promote job ownership.

Production/Order Fulfillment Management

• Manage daily production schedule and order scheduling
• Meet production goals, both efficiency and throughput
• Ensure the production and warehouse areas are clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Conduct monthly OSHA/Safety training and maintain compliance logs.
• Optimize production shifts and schedules to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.

Performance Metrics you will champion/lead/drive:

• Safety compliance and results
• On-time order rate
• Order accuracy rate
• Total cost of production (labor plus materials/revenue)
• Establish and track team goals and bonus structures.
• As metrics and goals are achieved, develop new, appropriate, and fair metrics and goals.
• Work with the management team to identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Strategic Projects

• Drive implementation of new, modern production management software and other technology to increase efficiency and performance

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Strong experience in custom manufacturing
• Minimum 7+ years in a manufacturing management role preferred, ideally with custom-build product lineup vs. assembly production process.
• Undergraduate degree, ideally in an engineering/production/supply-chain or related field
• Proven success leading a team in a custom-production environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to train and motivate team members
• Experience with best-practice safety programs and regulations
• Strong understanding of production operations and best practices, and able to bring those principles to our environment and implement them (5S, Kaizen, Lean, etc.)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Familiarity with production management systems
• Desire for growth into a senior management role at a growing small company

Benefits & Perks

• Competitve Compensation including base salary and bonus plan
• 401(k) matching
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Career development support: The company actively encourages and covers attendance at workshops, and career-based learning programs for top performers

About

is a leading e-commerce manufacturer of custom foam products—including cushions, mattresses, organic latex bedding, and more. Headquartered in Richmond, CA, we manufacture all products in-house and ship nationwide.

The company is led by Mike Handelsman, a Harvard MBA and former executive at several high-growth technology companies, and ex-consultant at McKinsey, and brand leader at Procter & Gamble. FoamOrder combines modern e-commerce strategy with American manufacturing excellence to serve both retail and commercial clients.

Ready to take ownership of a fast-growing business?

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The Organization

Contra Costa Health (CCH) is an integrated public health system within Contra Costa County government responsible for the health and well-being of more than 1.1 million residents. As the County’s largest department, CCH employs approximately 5,500 staff and operates with an annual budget of approximately $4 billion.

CCH delivers care and services across a broad and highly integrated continuum spanning acute care, ambulatory services, managed care, behavioral health, public health, and community-based programs. Core components of the system include:

• Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC), a 167-bed acute care hospital serving as the County’s primary safety-net hospital
• Nine community-based health centers and clinics, collectively providing more than 550,000 ambulatory visits annually
• Detention Health Services, providing 24/7 medical, mental health, and substance use services within County correctional facilities, ensuring continuity of care, medication management, crisis intervention, and coordinated discharge planning to support safe transition back to the community.
• Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP), serving approximately 270,000 members across Medi-Cal, Medicare, and commercial lines of business and operating as the Single Plan Model for Medi-Cal managed care in the County
• Behavioral Health Services, delivering comprehensive mental health and substance use services
• Community Health and Safety divisions, including Public Health, Environmental Health, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, and Community Response

The Position

Chief Financial Officer

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Contra Costa Health, the Chief Financial Officer serves as the senior financial leader and strategic advisor for the department. The CFO is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all financial strategy and operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, revenue cycle oversight, capital planning, and regulatory compliance.

The CFO leads the Finance Division of approximately 160 staff and provides fiscal leadership for an integrated public health system with an annual operating budget of approximately $4 billion.

Direct Reports:

• Three Deputy Chief Financial Officers (Hospital/Health Centers; Health Plan; Controller/General Programs)
• Assistant Director – Contracts/Procurement
• Assistant Director – Revenue Cycle (Position Under Development)
• Director of Patient Financial Services
• Director of Financial Counseling

Key Stakeholder Relationships:

The CFO works closely with the County Administrator’s Office, Auditor-Controller, Treasurer, Information Technology, Human Resources, Labor Relations, and the Board of Supervisors.

Experience/Qualifications

Education

• Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience

• Ten (10) years of full-time financial management experience in a healthcare environment, including at least five (5) years in an executive-level role within a large, diverse program or public agency providing healthcare to the public.
• Demonstrated experience in complex healthcare systems; experience spanning both delivery systems and managed care environments is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of public reimbursement structures and fiscal strategy across funding streams, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, and supplemental funding programs.
• Experience operating in unionized environments and supporting labor negotiations through financial modeling and analysis.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and analytical expertise, including budget development, revenue cycle oversight, capital planning, and enterprise financial reporting.
• Experience leading enterprise financial systems modernization initiatives, including ERP optimization, cost accounting implementation, and large-scale operational system projects.
• Demonstrated project management capability involving complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Certifications (Must hold at least one within one (1) year of appointment)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the State of California
• Certified Health Financial Professional (CHFP) issued by the Healthcare Financial Management Association
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) issued by the Association of Government Accountants
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) issued by the Government Finance Officers Association

Licensure

• Valid California driver’s license (or ability to obtain).

Substitution for Education:

The qualifying Master’s degree may be substituted with both:

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Business or Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work, Finance, Accounting, Architecture, Engineering, Construction/Project Management, Urban Planning, or Facilities Management; and
2. A minimum of three (3) additional years of relevant work experience, including at least two (2) years in an executive-level role within a large, diverse program or public agency providing health or human services to the public.

Compensation

For the selected candidate, a complete and competitive compensation package will be offered which includes salary target of $434,126-$527,682 dependent upon experience, deferred compensation, a full suite of benefits, and up to $10k may be approved for relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.

Job Title: Electric Transmission Project Manager

Duration: 06 Months

Location: Oakland, CA/ Hybrid

Pay Rate: $90-$107.24 /hr

Job Description:

Senior Project Manager position that requires mastery of the journey level Project Manager job duties. Under general direction, exercises judgment and discretion and is responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Project duration is generally multi-year, requires significant risk management, and may include formal partnering agreements with outside firms. Assignments will have high visibility, require extensive project management skills and often require specific discipline and areas of expertise.

Job Responsibilities

• Determines that project objectives are achievable.
• Provides guidance to engineering on producing complex risk and alternative analyses, studies and conceptual designs for presentation to project sponsor.
• Oversees and administrates EPC contracts in accordance with ESC
• Negotiates third party contracts, in support of other departments when appropriate.
• Develops and champions company-wide best practices.
• Arbitrates and resolves conflicts within the project.
• Mentors and provide guidance to less experienced project managers.
• Ability to solve problems and make good decisions.
• Able to manage many projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Able to work with both internal and external customers to meet their needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or its equivalent in education and experience.
• 8 years of CLIENT (9 years outside) experience in project management, project controls, engineering, and/or construction.
• Electric transmission tower build experience, Substation ground up build experience, 10 plus years of project management in the utility field, SAP experience, Primavera P6 experience, and Unifier experience.
• Active PMI certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Intelliswift celebrates a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected basis under the law.

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• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related area.
• Expert knowledge of finance policies, practices, and financial information systems. Experience must include working independently on large and complex projects that built or enhanced production systems.
• Expert knowledge of financial systems such as Oracle and PeopleSoft.
• Thorough experience with financial & accounting system transformations or implementations.
• Expert Excel skills including an in-depth ability to use multiple spreadsheet and database software tools or other professional database management system tools to gather information for specialized, complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Expert ability to effectively present complex finance related information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Expert interpersonal skills at all levels within the organization, advanced service orientation and critical thinking skills, and attention to detail. In depth ability to use organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to function as a member of a team.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• In-depth knowledge of legal business concepts, accounting principles, and financial reporting.

• Professional certification CPA and master's degree in related area.
• UC or higher education experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting or a related field.
• Expert knowledge of Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud (FCCS), Amazon Web Services (AWS), SmartView, and/or QuickSight.
• Experienced in SQL , Power BI, Cognos.

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Investment Associate/Analyst – Affordable Housing (LIHTC)

oWOW | American Housing Company (AHC)

About

Build one of California's fastest-scaling affordable housing platforms.

oWOW is a next-generation real estate developer building high-density mass-timber housing at roughly half the cost and time of traditional construction while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

Through American Housing Company (AHC), our affordable housing platform, we are scaling toward 2,000+ units annually across California using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC).

We are seeking an Investment Associate to help originate, underwrite, and execute affordable housing developments across the state.

This role offers exposure to the full development and financing lifecycle, with direct engagement with senior leadership to structure and close LIHTC transactions.

What You'll Work On

Financial Modeling & Investment Analysis

• Build and maintain LIHTC development models and capital stack analyses
• Underwrite site acquisitions and development opportunities
• Prepare investment committee memos and deal summaries

LIHTC Application Process

• Support preparation of 4% LIHTC applications
• Coordinate submissions to CDLAC, CTCAC, and other allocating agencies
• Manage documentation with consultants, legal teams, and architects

Capital Markets & Financing

• Assist in evaluating tax credit equity proposals
• Support negotiations with LIHTC syndicators and lenders
• Prepare materials for investors and financing partners

Development Execution

• Support projects from site control through financial closing
• Coordinate due diligence across development, construction, and finance teams
• Track project progress across multiple active developments

Platform Growth

• Help build standardized underwriting tools and investment frameworks
• Maintain project dashboards and development pipeline tracking
• Supportthe creation of investor materials and data rooms

Ideal Background

• 3–7 years of experience in:
• affordable housing development
• LIHTC underwriting or investment
• real estate private equity
• housing finance agencies
• LIHTC syndicators
• Familiarity with LIHTC capital stacks
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously

Education

MBA preferred or a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or similar field

Compensation

Competitive Bay Area compensation package including:

Base Salary: $120,000 – $140,000; Not Including Bonus and promote project-level participation

Why this Role is Unique

This is not a narrow analyst role.

You will gain direct exposure to:

• LIHTC capital markets
• affordable housing development execution
• institutional real estate structuring
• large-scale housing platform growth

You'll help scale a platform targeting 2,000+ units annually while addressing California's housing shortage.

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The Opportunity: The Palate of a Chef, the Mind of a Scientist

TCHO is looking for a rare professional to serve as the tactical engine of our research and production. This individual will fill a high-impact role that bridges the gap between creative sensory exploration and technical production. This is a hands-on role at our factory, responsible for tending the entire lifecycle of our chocolate. This begins with the cacao beans being grown around the world by our farmer partners, to the final production of high-end chocolate and confections at our production facility in Berkeley. We are seeking a maker who can manage complex data and production schedules while maintaining a disciplined focus on creativity and flavor.

This position is 100% onsite due to the hands-on nature of the role, including production, sensory evaluation, laboratory work, and small-batch confectionery manufacturing.

1. Sensory Mastery & Tasting

• Daily Analysis: Lead disciplined daily sensory panels of raw cacao liquors, experimental batches, finished chocolate, and confections to ensure every product meets TCHO standards.
• Raw Material Selection: Participate in the selection and sensory analysis of all raw materials, including cocoa beans, liquor, powder, butter, and inclusions such as nuts or vanilla.
• Final Sign-off: Provide sensory sign-off for final products coming off the line to ensure manufacturing quality and consistency.

2. The “Source” & Laboratory Management

• Bean Sample Management: Manage the intake of cacao samples from global partners, including roasting, winnowing, and grinding micro-batches to evaluate fermentation quality and genetic potential.
• Flavor Lab Oversight: Manage daily operations of the flagship TCHO Flavor Lab space (one of only 12 worldwide).
• Operational Upkeep: Oversee lab organization, cleaning, sample retention, and restocking of laboratory supplies and equipment.

3. Production, Formulation & Retail Confectionery

• Formula Creation: Develop and manage proprietary daily production formulas used by the manufacturing team.
• Retail Confectionery Production: Act as a Confectioner for TCHO Retail, responsible for creating small-batch and small-lot confections for retail customers, including hand-crafted and limited-run items.
• Efficiency & Scalability: Support factory operations by optimizing run times, flush materials, FIFO practices, and small-batch scalability.
• SOP Compliance: Ensure all product SOPs are followed, including requirements related to cross-contamination, Organic, Kosher, and Fair Trade certifications.

4. New Product Development (NPD)

• Dream-to-Reality: Translate creative product concepts into consistent, repeatable production.
• Prototyping: Execute hands-on prototyping and produce sales and retail samples, including chocolate formulas, plant-based ganache, enrobed items, panned goods, and other confections.
• Scaling: Move products from lab-scale concepts to small industrial and retail-ready production.

Who You Are

• Palate-Driven: You possess an advanced ability to articulate flavor and a deep interest learning how the magic of chocolate comes to life.
• Analytical: You love a good system and can track R&D data and formulas with precision to keep projects on a professional timeline.
• Technically Grounded: You likely have a background in Food Science, Pastry, or Confectionery and know your way around the bakery and confectionery world.
• Onsite & Flexible: This is not a desk job. You are based at our Berkeley HQ and willing to work weekends to keep the lab and production cycles moving.

Skills & Abilities

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years working in pastry, confectionary or chocolate industry,
• Demonstrated leadership experience of teaching and developing teams within food industry.
• Excellent writing, reading and communication skills
• Spanish fluency is a major plus.
• Ability to transport and move 50-pound handloads
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for entire shift
• Must be able to work above ground levels-10 feet and in cold and warm temperature work environment

Salary - $95,000 - $120,000