Coffee Lab Testing Technician - Formulations & Quality

The Fountain Group; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Testing Technician for a prominent client in Burlington, MA 01803 on a 1-year assignment. Responsibilities include benchtop formulations, coffee roasting, packing samples, sieving powders, and supporting ongoing lab work.

This role supports product development, quality evaluation, and data reporting through hands-on lab work and strong documentation practices. Monday–Friday (1st shift) with pay between $28 and $30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, preferably Food Science or Engineering.
• Experience in Food and Beverage industry; coffee experience is a plus.
• Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety standards awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare benchtop formulations, including weighing ingredients and packing into portions.
• Roast coffee following established protocols and support powder-based lab activities.
• Sieving bulk materials, cleaning lab equipment, and supporting measurement work.
• Conduct moisture and degassing measurements in coffee processing labs.
• Brew samples, test formulations pre- and post-brewing, and maintain sample organization.
• Document data, export reports, and analyze results to support decision making.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences

Good Laboratory Practices

Food Safety Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, with Food Science or Engineering preferred

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking a Testing Technician for a prominent client in Burlington, MA 01803 on a 1-year assignment. Responsibilities include benchtop formulations, coffee roasting, packing samples, sieving powders, and supporting ongoing lab work.

This role supports product development, quality evaluation, and data reporting through hands-on lab work and strong documentation practices. Monday–Friday (1st shift) with pay between $28 and $30 per hour.