Hands-On Confectionery R&D Lab Assistant (Temp)

Promise Confections; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Promise Confections in Pittsburgh is seeking a motivated Temporary R&D Lab Assistant to support our confectionery research and development efforts. This hands-on role offers exposure to food science, chemistry, and product development for someone eager to learn.

You will weigh and prepare samples, assist with testing, follow safety procedures, and help maintain laboratory equipment while gaining practical experience in a fast-paced candy company environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in food, science, confectionery or product development.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Ability to follow recipes, procedures and safety instructions.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on laboratory/food environment.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, measure, and prepare samples per established procedures.
• Assist with product testing and sample evaluations.
• Follow food safety, laboratory, and workplace safety procedures.
• Clean and care for basic R&D equipment.
• Assist R&D team with day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Learn about confectionery ingredients, formulation, processing, and product development.
• Perform other tasks to support the R&D team as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Ability to follow procedures

Lab safety awareness

Job description

Promise Confections in Pittsburgh is seeking a motivated Temporary R&D Lab Assistant to support our confectionery research and development efforts. This hands-on role offers exposure to food science, chemistry, and product development for someone eager to learn.

You will weigh and prepare samples, assist with testing, follow safety procedures, and help maintain laboratory equipment while gaining practical experience in a fast-paced candy company environment.