Laboratory Testing Technician

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

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Testing Technician for a prominent client of ours. This position is located Burlington, MA 01803. Details of the position are as follows:

Job Details

• Pay: $28 - $30/Hour
• 1 year assignment, possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.
• Monday – Friday (1st shift)

Description

The Testing Technician is responsible for preparing formulations on the benchtop, roasting coffee, packing samples, sieving powder materials, and supporting ongoing lab work.

This role supports product development, quality evaluation, and data reporting through hands-on lab work and strong documentation practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare benchtop formulations, including accurately measuring and weighing ingredients, blending, and packing into single-serve portions.
• Roast coffee in accordance with established protocols
• Support powder-based lab activities, including sieving bulk materials, cleaning lab equipment, and supporting measurement work
• Supporting coffee processing lab work, including conducting measurements of moisture and degassing behavior in accordance with established protocols
• As needed, brew samples using company Brewers and conduct testing on formulations both prior to brewing and on finished beverages.
• Label, organize, and place samples into appropriate storage; ship samples as needed, including coordinating international shipment requirements
• Maintain detailed documentation of incoming samples, prepared samples, samples in shelf life programs, and all associated test results.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to scale formulas and determine quantities for batch sizing.
• Prepare samples for scientists and business partners to taste, ensuring a clean presentation and demonstrating professionalism, confidence, and courtesy.
• Record, organize, filter, and analyze quality and test data using appropriate computer tools and spreadsheets; report findings to management.
• Search internal database systems, compile data, and export reports to support testing, tracking, and decision making activities.
• Filter, sort, and manipulate Excel data to identify trends, summarize results, and support reporting requirements.
• Provide training, as needed, to new permanent and temporary personnel on proper testing techniques, methods, and data recording standards.
• Troubleshoot issues related to brewers, formulations, or unexpected sample behavior, including performing root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.

Required Skills & Capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, with Food Science or Engineering preferred
• Relevant experience in Food and Beverage Industry. Experience with Coffee and Coffee Beverages is a plus
• Basic understanding of Good Lab and Manufacturing Practices, and Food Safety Regulatory Standards.

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