R&D Lab Technician

Trilogy Flavors; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Trilogy Flavors in Maryland seeks an organized Lab Technician to support product development, sensory evaluation, and general lab operations. You will assist Flavorists with preparing, applying, and evaluating raw materials and finished flavors to meet strategic goals.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of lab experience or 12+ college credits, plus GLP/GMP familiarity. Proficiency in basic cooking, math, and PC skills is expected; lifting up to 50 lbs may be

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 12+ college credits or 4 years of lab experience; GLP and GMP knowledge.
• Technical: Basic cooking, math, and PC skills.
• Soft skills: Problem-solving, time management, teamwork, flexibility, decision-making, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Compounding: Gather raw materials to compound formulas according to project requirements.
• Ideation & Development: Assist with creative ideation and product development under Flavorist guidance.
• Application: Apply flavors to finished products for tasting and evaluation.
• Lab Operations: Manage inventory, maintain equipment, and uphold strict safety and sanitation standards.
• Sensory Evaluation: Set up and execute lab-level sensory testing.
• Project Support: Assist with customer meetings and trade shows.
• Collaboration: Communicate project updates and timelines effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Decision-making

Communication

Mathematics

Cooking skills

PC skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

B.S. in Food Science or related field (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Trilogy Flavors is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Lab Technician to support product development, sensory evaluation, and lab operations. This role assists Flavorists with preparing, applying, and evaluating raw materials and finished flavors to achieve strategic business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Compounding: Gather raw materials to compound formulas according to project requirements.
• Ideation & Development: Assist with creative ideation and product development under Flavorist guidance.
• Application: Apply flavors to finished products for tasting and evaluation.
• Lab Operations: Manage inventory, maintain equipment, and uphold strict safety and sanitation standards.
• Sensory Evaluation: Set up and execute lab-level sensory testing.
• Project Support: Assist with customer meetings and trade shows.
• Collaboration: Communicate project updates and timelines effectively with cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 12+ college credits OR 4 years of lab experience; background in food manufacturing, food safety, or commercial kitchens. Demonstrate Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacture Practice (GMP).
• Technical Skills: Basic cooking, solid math (formulas and metric conversions), and strong PC skills.
• Soft Skills: Problem-solving, time management, teamwork, flexibility, decision-making, and strong written/verbal communication.
• Physical: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Food Science or a related field.
• Intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, and cooking skills.