Onsite Beverage Lab Technician (Coffee & Formulations)

Russell Tobin; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin, in partnership with a leading food and beverage organization, seeks a Laboratory Testing Technician in Burlington, MA. You will prepare benchtop formulations, roast coffee, perform powder-based lab activities, and manage samples with accurate documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science (Food Science or Engineering preferred), strong Excel skills, and experience in the food and beverage industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science; Food Science or Engineering preferred.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry; coffee experience a plus.
• Knowledge of GLP, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Strong documentation and Excel skills.
• Ability to perform basic math and work with testing data.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare benchtop formulations by accurately measuring, weighing, blending, and packing ingredients into single-serve portions.
• Roast coffee according to established protocols and support coffee processing laboratory activities.
• Perform powder-based lab activities, including sieving materials, cleaning equipment, and supporting measurements.
• Measure moisture and degassing behavior and perform testing on formulations and finished beverages.
• Brew samples using Keurig brewers and conduct testing before and after brewing as needed.
• Label, organize, store, and ship samples while maintaining accurate sample and test documentation.
• Perform basic calculations to scale formulas and determine batch quantities.
• Record, organize, filter, and analyze testing data using spreadsheets and appropriate computer tools.
• Use internal databases to compile data, generate reports, and support testing and tracking activities.
• Manipulate Excel data to identify trends, summarize results, and support reporting.
• Prepare samples for scientists and business partners for evaluation while maintaining a clean and professional lab environment.
• Train new permanent and temporary personnel on testing techniques, methods, and documentation practices as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues involving brewers, formulations, and unexpected sample behavior, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Excel skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science; Food Science or Engineering preferred

Tools

Spreadsheets

Internal databases

Job description

Russell Tobin, in partnership with a leading food and beverage organization, seeks a Laboratory Testing Technician in Burlington, MA. You will prepare benchtop formulations, roast coffee, perform powder-based lab activities, and manage samples with accurate documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science (Food Science or Engineering preferred), strong Excel skills, and experience in the food and beverage industry.