R&D Food & Beverage Lab Technician

Fairweather, LLC; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an R&D Lab Technician - Food and Beverage to support development and testing of food and beverage products in Addison, IL. You will work alongside senior chemists and technologists, gaining hands-on experience in beverage and confectionery applications.

Responsibilities include preparing bench-top samples and formulations, weighing ingredients, assisting with batching, cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, and documenting results.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in lab techniques related to food science.
• Experience in R&D, GMP practices, and culinary science.
• Understanding of chemistry and food manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bench-top samples, formulations, and ingredient weigh-outs for food and beverage projects.
• Assist with batching, blending, compounding, and sample preparation.
• Maintain inventories of raw materials, flavors, finished products, and lab supplies.
• Label, package, and ship customer and internal samples.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and food safety standards.
• Assist with pilot plant trials, production scale-ups, and product testing activities.
• Accurately document formulations, sample preparation, inventory usage, and test results.
• Participate in sensory panels and product evaluations.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Commercialization teams to support project objectives.

Skills

Lab techniques

GMP practices

Culinary science

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Actalent is seeking an R&D Lab Technician - Food and Beverage to support development and testing of food and beverage products in Addison, IL. You will work alongside senior chemists and technologists, gaining hands-on experience in beverage and confectionery applications.

Responsibilities include preparing bench-top samples and formulations, weighing ingredients, assisting with batching, cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, and documenting results.