Associate Scientist

Florida Food Products; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrant Ingredients seeks an Associate Scientist, who will support laboratory operations and product/process development activities under the direction of Senior Scientists. This role is ideal for an early-career scientist eager to grow technical expertise, gain hands‑on lab experience, and contribute to innovative clean‑label ingredient solutions.

Responsibilities include performing lab tests, preparing reagents and samples, documenting results, maintaining equipment, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food science/Chemistry/Microbiology from a reputable school.
• Experience working in lab environment preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and experiments following SOPs, GLPs, and GMPs.
• Prepare reagents, samples, and solutions for development and customer projects.
• Support data collection, documentation, and reporting of test results.
• Maintain lab equipment, instrumentation, and workspaces.
• Assist with chemical inventory, storage, and waste management.
• Cross-train in sensory evaluation and analytical testing techniques.
• Communicate findings and issues clearly with lab and operations teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety‑focused work environment.
• Support trade show and customer sample preparation.
• Flexibility to occasionally work night shifts based on project needs.
• Limited travel to trade shows and other sites.

Skills

GLP/GMP

Lab testing

Record-keeping

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food science/Chemistry/Microbiology

Tools

SOPs

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Associate Scientist

Full Time Professional Eustis, FL, US

JOB TITLE: Associate Scientist

REPORTS TO: Senior Scientist, Research and Development

Job Summary:

Vibrant Ingredients seeks an Associate Scientist, who will support laboratory operations and product/process development activities under the direction of Senior Scientists. This role is ideal for an early-career scientist eager to grow technical expertise, gain hands‑on lab experience, and contribute to innovative clean‑label ingredient solutions.

• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices and sanitary sample handling
• Limited knowledge of a range of process technologies including but not limited to fermentation, extraction, separation, evaporation, and drying.
• Clear, concise communication, organization, and record-keeping skills.
• Curious, quick learner, self-motivated, and has an aptitude for problem-solving

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory testing and experiments following SOPs, GLPs, and GMPs
• Prepare reagents, samples, and solutions for development and customer projects
• Support data collection, documentation, and reporting of test results
• Maintain lab equipment, instrumentation, and workspaces
• Assist with chemical inventory, storage, and waste management
• Cross-train in sensory evaluation and analytical testing techniques
• Communicate findings and issues clearly with lab and operations teams
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety‑focused work environment
• Support trade show and customer sample preparation
• Flexibility to occasionally work night shifts based on project needs
• Limited travel to trade shows and other sites

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferably in Food science/Chemistry/Microbiology from a reputable school
• Experience working in lab environment preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and mathematical skills