Lab Technician

The LaSalle Network; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The LaSalle Network is partnering with a growing food manufacturing organization to hire a Lab Technician to support its Food Science and Innovation team in Denver, Colorado. This is an early-career role offering hands-on experience in product development, laboratory operations, testing, and documentation in a collaborative R&D environment.

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or Biology is required; internship or hands-on lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology or related field required.
• Internship or hands-on food industry/lab experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and time management.
• Comfort with formulas, measurements and basic lab equipment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D and innovation projects through formula preparation, scaling, sample testing, tasting and product evaluation.
• Assist with lab scheduling, project preparation, and day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Perform data entry, recordkeeping, and documentation of formulations, testing results, and observations.
• Maintain lab organization, cleanliness, inventory, and supplies.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving of product samples and materials.
• Assist with quality checks and routine testing to support product consistency.
• Work closely with food scientists and product developers to execute experiments and provide hands-on project support.
• Support lab scaling initiatives and contribute to process and operational improvements.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organization

Time management

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Salary: USD20 - USD24 per year

LaSalle Network is partnering with a growing food manufacturing organization to hire a Lab Technician to support its Food Science and Innovation team. This role is ideal for an early-career food science professional looking to gain hands-on experience in product development, laboratory operations, testing, and innovation. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Key Details

• Support R&D and innovation projects through formula preparation, scaling, sample testing, tasting and product evaluation
• Assist with lab scheduling, project preparation, and day-to-day laboratory operations
• Perform data entry, recordkeeping, and documentation of formulations, testing results, and observations
• Maintain lab organization, cleanliness, inventory, and supplies
• Coordinate shipping and receiving of product samples and materials
• Assist with quality checks and routine testing to support product consistency
• Work closely with food scientists and product developers to execute experiments and provide hands-on project support
• Support lab scaling initiatives and contribute to process and operational improvements

What's needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field
• Internship or hands-on experience in a food industry, product development, or laboratory environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Comfortable working with formulas, measurements, and basic laboratory equipment
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented attitude with the flexibility to jump in and support where needed
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a hands-on Food Science and Innovation environment

What's in it for me?

• Hands-on exposure to food science, product development, and innovation
• Opportunity to learn directly from an experienced and highly collaborative R&D team
• Exposure to formula development, testing, scaling, and quality processes
• Team-first culture where collaboration and shared success are highly valued
• Opportunity to contribute to new product development and process improvements
• Strong growth potential within a growing food manufacturing organization