R&D Lab Technician

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is hiring a Research & Development Laboratory Technician for a contract position in Emeryville, CA. You will support product development for ready-to-mix formulations and help bring the latest scientific discoveries to life.

This role involves executing workflows, weighing and producing samples, maintaining safety practices, and keeping meticulous records. Schedule is Mon-Fri Day shift, with responsibilities spanning equipment setup and documentation, ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience with bench top and pilot plant operations within a lab.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and adhere to safety procedures.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute workflows and testing for multiple product development projects.
• Prepare, weigh, prototype, package, and label samples for evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with Lab Safety, Food Safety, and EHS requirements.
• Maintain inventory and proper labeling of hazardous materials (SDS/COA).
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Keep detailed logs of ingredients, samples, inventory, and processing notes.
• Support R&D team with equipment operation and product development tasks.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Attention to detail

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Food Chemistry / Food Science / Food Engineering

Job description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is hiring a Research & Development Laboratory Technician for a contract position in Emeryville, CA. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay Rate: $31-32/hour DOE

Overview

This client is an industry-leading nutrition company focused on changing live with good energy. In this role you’ll be supporting product development for both brands and will work on ready-to-mix (RTM) formulations.

Schedule: Mon-Fri Day shift

What’s a typical day as a R&D Lab Tech? You’ll be:

• Executing workflows and testing bench top and pilot line activities to support multiple product development projects.
• Ordering, weighing, producing, evaluating, optimizing, packaging, and labeling prototype samples.
• Ensuring conformance to Lab Safety Plan, Food Safety Plan, and all EHS requirements.
• Maintaining inventory of hazardous materials, ensuring proper labeling and documentation (SDS or COA).
• Managing storage and shipment of shelf-life samples and ingredients.
• Setting up, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting lab/pilot line equipment.
• Keeping accurate and organized records: ingredient/sample logs, inventory, processing notes, cleaning, shipping, and lab notebooks.
• Supporting R&D team members with equipment operation and product development activities as needed.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive attitude.
• Possess previous experience in a lab setting or equivalent educational background (e.g., coursework in Chemistry, Food Science, or related fields).
• Can work independently while collaborating effectively with a diverse team.
• Are comfortable learning and maintaining lab and pilot plant equipment.
• Display excellent technical recordkeeping and compliance with food safety practices.
• Communicate effectively with team members and adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• BS in Food Chemistry, Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar disciplines AND 1+ years of experience in the Food industry.
• Strong technical knowledge to solve complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement suitable solutions. Possess curiosity, creativity, and alternative thinking to develop new innovative solutions.

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.