Flavor Lab Technician: Compound & Develop Flavors

ACTalent; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Laboratory Technician - Compounder for our Newport News, VA site. The role supports flavor chemists by preparing and developing flavor systems for food and beverage applications.

The candidate will manage lab operations, document formulations, and collaborate with Sales, Quality, Procurement, and Applications to meet project timelines. This contract-to-hire position offers hands-on flavor chemistry exposure and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or equivalent work experience.
• Approximately 2 years of laboratory compounding experience in flavor applications.
• Hands-on lab operations: compounding, weighing, measuring, handling chemicals and flavor ingredients.
• Knowledge of basic flavor materials and applicable regulations.
• Strong sensory skills for evaluating flavors and aroma profiles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compound flavors, concentrates, and formulations for development and samples.
• Maintain inventory of flavor materials, solvents, and lab supplies.
• Manage project documentation, formulation records and flavor databases.
• Select flavor profiles based on project requirements and sensory performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Quality, Procurement, and Applications to meet timelines.
• Coordinate procurement of lab supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Conduct analytical and sensory testing of finished flavors.

Skills

Flavor compounding

Lab operations

Sensory evaluation

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation & data entry

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or equivalent

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Laboratory Technician - Compounder for our Newport News, VA site. The role supports flavor chemists by preparing and developing flavor systems for food and beverage applications.

The candidate will manage lab operations, document formulations, and collaborate with Sales, Quality, Procurement, and Applications to meet project timelines. This contract-to-hire position offers hands-on flavor chemistry exposure and growth opportunities.