Food Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a Development Lab Assistant to support the product development and sensory lab processes. The ideal candidate will prepare samples for sensory evaluation, materials for pilot plant trials, and manage shelf life stability studies for liquid products.

ResponsibilitiesMaintain good records of all laboratory work.Maintain a safe and clean laboratory work environment.Arrange and conduct product evaluations: maintain stability testing process, keep storage inventory, conduct and document physical analyses, schedule and conduct flavor evaluation sessions.Precisely weigh ingredients, conduct bench and midscale lab trials at the direction of project leaders.Analyze intermediate samples, set-up analytical and microbiological analysis requests.Continuously keep the product development lab clean and in good order.Arrange shipment of samples and materials out of the lab using proper record-keeping and quality procedures.Maintain Excel and Word data files of quality records including physical and sensory analysis.Comply with the Quality Management System and all other company policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential SkillsExperience in laboratory settings with skills in lab work, chemistry, and biology.Strong computer skills with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.Good interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related field preferred but not required.Work Environment

This individual will be working in a lab environment with hours from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in MARYSVILLE,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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