Beverage R&D Test Technician

Russell Tobin; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading organization to identify a Testing Technician to support research and development, product testing, and small-scale manufacturing processes at its Burlington, MA location.

Company notes: 1st shift, on-site role with potential for extension; the position pays $25–$30/hr depending on experience and qualifications. This contract role emphasizes bench-top beverage prototyping, laboratory testing, data collection, and SOP development.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 0–5 years in a laboratory, technical, pilot-plant, or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience preparing formulations, conducting experiments, mixing solutions, applying coatings, or testing physical properties.
• Strong attention to detail in experimental execution, sample testing, and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D team to create benchtop beverage prototypes and conduct sample testing.
• Operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment including coffee roasting, grinding, blending, coating, and drying tools.
• Conduct analytical measurements, mechanical testing, and rheology testing with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collect, analyze, and report production and experimental data using clear, easy-to-interpret reports.
• Troubleshoot process equipment and support technical manufacturing activities in a fast-paced development environment.
• Support process improvement initiatives and experiments for new product and process innovations.
• Document process changes, develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and create or update process specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, technicians, and cross-functional teams to communicate progress, resolve issues, and recommend workflow improvements.
• Follow established safety, quality, food-safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Data collection

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Job description

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading organization to identify a Testing Technician to support research and development, product testing, and small-scale manufacturing processes at its Burlington, MA location.

Company notes: 1st shift, on-site role with potential for extension; the position pays $25–$30/hr depending on experience and qualifications. This contract role emphasizes bench-top beverage prototyping, laboratory testing, data collection, and SOP development.