Associate Scientist - Lab & Process Development

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

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