R&D Lab Assistant: Product Development & QA Support

Newly Weds Foods; Broadview, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Broadview, IL is seeking an R&D Lab Assistant to support scientists and chefs with sample prep, testing, inventory control, shipping, and lab operations. You will help maintain records, ensure GMP and safety compliance, and assist with product development projects.

Strong organization, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential for success in this role. Ideal candidates will have basic lab practices knowledge and proficiency with MS Office and SharePoint; physical

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and equipment preferred.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and email systems.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to guide, train, and communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare product samples for internal and external customers.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials, ingredients, and work-in-progress materials used for sample preparation.
• Pull, package, and ship raw materials and finished goods as requested.
• Conduct analytical testing on products and samples as assigned.
• Verify laboratory scales and analytical equipment and maintain required calibration documentation.
• Assist with packaging and shipment of product samples and laboratory materials.
• Maintain accurate records including batch sheets, analytical data logs, shipment records, and inventory documentation.
• Procure laboratory supplies, ingredients, packaging materials, and other items necessary for laboratory operations.
• Support day-to-day laboratory organization, cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance.
• Provide backup support to R&D laboratories at other Newly Weds Foods locations as needed.
• Pick up and deliver materials required by the R&D department, including ingredients, samples, supplies, equipment, and finished products.
• Drive to vendors, production facilities, warehouses, and retail locations as required.
• Assist Scientists and Chefs with product development projects and other departmental initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Lab practices knowledge

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Email systems

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Training others

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Email systems

Job description

Newly Weds Foods in Broadview, IL is seeking an R&D Lab Assistant to support scientists and chefs with sample prep, testing, inventory control, shipping, and lab operations. You will help maintain records, ensure GMP and safety compliance, and assist with product development projects.

Strong organization, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential for success in this role. Ideal candidates will have basic lab practices knowledge and proficiency with MS Office and SharePoint; physical