R&D Food & Beverage Lab Technician

Actalent; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA Savings

Transit Benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an R&D Lab Technician for food and beverage applications in Addison, IL. The role involves hands-on bench work, sample preparation, and collaboration with senior chemists to advance product development across beverages and confectionery lines.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Food Science or related field, with 1–3 years in food manufacturing or lab operations. The position is onsite with a competitive pay range and benefits; first-hand experience with GMP is highly valued.

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, 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

R&D experience

GMP practices

Food science knowledge

Chemistry understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Science, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Actalent is seeking an R&D Lab Technician for food and beverage applications in Addison, IL. The role involves hands-on bench work, sample preparation, and collaboration with senior chemists to advance product development across beverages and confectionery lines.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Food Science or related field, with 1–3 years in food manufacturing or lab operations. The position is onsite with a competitive pay range and benefits; first-hand experience with GMP is highly valued.