Job Description

BioFilm Inc is Hiring!!

EMAIL YOUR RESUME TODAY TO HR@BIOFILM.COM

BioFilm manufactures and distributes high quality healthcare products that contribute to the well-being of all who use them. Our flagship product, Astroglide Personal Lubricant, is one of the world's top selling personal lubricants. Our headquarters, located in Vista, CA is home to sales, marketing, research & development, quality control, regulatory affairs, and distribution. We hire candidates according to our Core Values of Teamwork, Have Fun, Exceed Expectations, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Accountability and Making a Difference. We work 4 workdays, office hours are Tuesday through Friday 7AM-5:30PM. If this sounds like the place for you, read on! We are seeking an energetic, well organized Consumer Insights & Innovation Intern to join our team! To provide support and assistance to the Senior Innovation Specialist/Innovation Department.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'D GET TO DO:

1. Support sr. innovation specialist in executing various consumer & market research and Product ideation & concept development projects
2. source & mine consumer, market, sales and trends data
3. Provide administrative/Clerical tasks support sr. innovation specialist
4. identify and organize all relevant assets for presentations & reports provide copy & survey writing support as needed

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

GENERAL

• Maintain cooperative, diplomatic working relationships with co-workers, manager, and the public.
• Work as part of the team and collaborate with co-workers and colleagues.
• Responsible for reading, understanding, and following Quality Business Systems documentation for each function performed.
• Responsible for working in compliance with Quality Systems Regulations (QSR), safety, and all other training.

CONSUMER & MARKET RESEARCH & INSIGHTS SUPPORT

• Support Sr. Innovation Specialist in all consumer and market research, data collection and analysis work, including:
• Online/desk research to source relevant consumer, market, category, product and macro trend data.
• Mine various data sources to identify relevant patterns and trends; organize findings to share with Sr. Innovation Specialist. Sources may include: category and market reports, POS/sales data, primary consumer research, etc.
• Help with writing and programming consumer surveys into DIY online survey platform (e.g., Suzy, SurveyMonkey)
• Coordinate and prepare key research stimulus to test with consumers - product visuals, product concept descriptions, package designs, etc.
• Write copy for various needs - new concepts descriptions, trend reports, presentations, etc.
• Help prepare slides and coordinate all necessary visual or data assets for presentations and reports
• Monitoring daily newsletters for new trends
• Perform store visits and take pictures of various aisle, categories, and products.

INNOVATION GENERAL SUPPORT

• Provide general clerical and administrative support to Innovation department as needed, including:
• Help organize and maintain files for Innovation department
• Prepare and submit Purchase Queries and Expense Reports
• Transcribe meeting, interview, ideation or other notes
• Type correspondence, forms, and report as needed using PC computer.
• Shred confidential documents/reports as needed.

SAFETY

• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment by identifying all safety hazards and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Responsible for utilizing proper lifting and material movement techniques at all times.
• Responsible for reporting all work related injuries to Supervisor.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS

• Adhere to and support BioFilm's Corporate Policies and Procedures.
• Actively works to improve processes in the company and its relationship to the community.
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned by the Sales and Marketing Department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Works under the general supervision of the Sr. Innovation Specialist.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position does not directly supervise other employees and therefore does not have authority or responsibility for performing the supervisory functions of hiring, evaluating, disciplining, terminating or approving employee transactions.

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma preferred.
• Education and interest in Innovation & Design-Thinking, Human Experience Design, Market Research, Consumer Insights, Brand Strategy or similar
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Able to recognize and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment and diplomacy.
• Office Skills
• Computer literate in a Windows Environment; Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, and Internet.
• Able to perform online research and be resourceful in sourcing data
• Basic math skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Analytical abilities.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be self-motivated with ability to use own initiative.
• Flexibility to change direction frequently and with little notice.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent planning and organization abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Able to stand, stoop and bend.
• Able to sit at desk and use/view computer for prolonged periods of time, up to 10 hours daily.
• Good visual color perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast paced with multi-level distractions.
• Non-smoking.
• Professional, yet casual work environment.
• Office environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Ability to work extended hours as needed.

Company Description

A privately-held company founded in 1991, BioFilm, Inc., manufactures and distributes high-quality personal health products under the Astroglide brand. BioFilm continually researches consumer needs and develops innovative, high-quality healthcare products to enhance intimate activities. Headquartered in Vista, CA, our manufacturing facility is home to sales, marketing, research & development, quality control, regulatory affairs, and distribution.