The Vita Coco Company, created in 2004 by Co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran, produces the leading brand of coconut water in the United States with a growing presence around the world. The Vita Coco Company’s brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; premium canned water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.
In 2021, The Vita Coco Company became a publicly traded, Public Benefit Corporation. With a growing portfolio of natural products, The Vita Coco Company has identified its public benefit purpose as creating ethical, sustainable products that uplift communities and do right by our planet by harnessing and protecting nature’s resources.
In 2022, The Vita Coco Company was certified as a B Corporation™ furthering the Company’s commitment toward operating its business as a force for good, while delivering better-for-you products.
Vita Coco is headquartered in New York City with international offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and London.
About Us: The Vita Coco Company is a leading innovator, having created the coconut water category. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. We pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainability, creativity, and excellence. Join our dynamic team and help us shape the future of supply chain solutions.
Job Overview: The Research & Development (R&D) Coordinator plays an essential role in driving Technical and Innovation-focused projects, ensuring the successful execution of R&D initiatives. This position involves organizing and managing technical projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve product development goals. The R&D Coordinator is responsible for supporting technical experiments, prototype development, and the integration of advanced technologies while ensuring projects align with company objectives and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Coordination: Assist in planning and organizing R&D and other cross-functional projects. Track project milestones and deliverables, providing updates to stakeholders. Support team members in prioritizing and resolving project-related challenges.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of R&D activities, including experiment data, reports, and meeting notes. Prepare reports and presentations for internal reviews and leadership. Ensure all documentation complies with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between the R&D team and other departments, such as Technical (Engineering) and Quality (QA, QC and Lab). Coordinate and schedule team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and external collaborations.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in R&D or laboratory setting
- Skills:
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, or Trello).
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Understanding of the product development lifecycle is a plus.
At The Vita Coco Company, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to skill set, experience, education, training, licensure and certifications, knowledge and abilities of the applicant, alignment with market data, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position is $70,000-$80,000. This range may vary for positions that will be performed outside of California, Colorado, Nevada, New York City, Westchester County, NY, Rhode Island, or Washington.
Vita Coco Co. is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.