Associate Scientist

Vibrant Ingredients; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 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.

You will perform testing, prepare reagents, document results, maintain equipment, and collaborate with lab and operations teams to ensure quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food science, Chemistry, or Microbiology.
• Experience working in a 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

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food science/Chemistry/Microbiology

Job description

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Associate Scientist

Full Time Professional Eustis, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1546

JOB TITLE: Associate Scientist

REPORTS TO:Senior Scientist, Research and Development

Job Summary: Vibrant Ingredients seeks an Associate Scientist,who willsupport 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 sitesMinimum 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