Food Product Lab Specialist: Prototyping & Sensory Testing

Insight Global; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Food Product Lab Technician in Plano, TX to support Product Development teams by enabling efficient, high-quality lab work. You will manage daily readiness of the lab and kitchen, providing hands-on support for prototype prep, testing, sensory evaluation, and restaurant validation.

The role requires 1+ year in a food product development setting, a Food Science background, and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and allergen control. ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a food product development lab or equivalent.
• Background in food science or culinary field.
• Experience with food safety, sanitation, and allergen control.
• ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute product prototypes, formulations, and development samples with Product Developer teams.
• Prepare sensory evaluations, product cuttings, competitive assessments, and side-by-side testing.
• Assist in product preparation and testing for CLTs, focus groups, and restaurant testing.
• Document product measurements, sensory observations, testing conditions, photos, and results.

Skills

Lab experience

Food science

Sanitation knowledge

Allergen management

Measurement & weighing

ServSafe certified

Product development

Education

Food Science degree

Food Safety Certifications

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Scale usage

Lab/testing equipment

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Food Product Lab Technician in Plano, TX to support Product Development teams by enabling efficient, high-quality lab work. You will manage daily readiness of the lab and kitchen, providing hands-on support for prototype prep, testing, sensory evaluation, and restaurant validation.

The role requires 1+ year in a food product development setting, a Food Science background, and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and allergen control. ServSafe certification is preferred.