R&D Laboratory Coordinator

Aditi Consulting; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Health savings accounts with qualified

401(k) plan participation with company

Sick leave

Job summary

Aditi Consulting is seeking a Lab Technician to initiate and coordinate new product initiatives in our lab, working with the R&D team to create prototypes and manage batch records. You will maintain lab materials, prepare samples for distribution, and ensure a clean, compliant work area.

The role requires following SOPs and cGMP procedures, tasting prototypes when required, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; some college in science is a plus.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in food preparation/food industry (preferably confectionary).

Responsibilities

• Organize daily activities based on business priorities from R&D scientists or R&D Laboratory Technician.
• Maintain accurate records of materials, equipment, and samples in all R&D areas according to procedures.
• Maintain lab and project documentation.
• Keep a clean, organized lab environment including supplies inventory and maintenance.
• Prepare samples for shipment to customers.
• Create bench-top samples for presentations to customers while considering plant process capabilities.
• Follow GMPs and Health and Safety rules.
• Use required PPE.
• Participate in training as needed.
• Familiarity with barcode scanners and warehouse inventory systems is a plus.
• Read and follow SOP and cGMP procedures.
• Taste prototype products and participate in taste panels when needed.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Self-motivation

Reading and following SOPs

Laboratory safety

Education

High School diploma

Some college in science

Tools

Microsoft Office Programs

Job description

Payrate

$24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Summary

This position will initiate, coordinate, and implement new product initiatives on new and existing products. The role involves working in the lab to make prototypes in collaboration with the R&D Laboratory Technician. Responsibilities include executing batch records, maintaining supplies and raw materials in the lab, and preparing samples for customer distribution. The role requires maintaining a clean and organized lab area.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily activities based on business priorities provided by R&D scientists or R&D Laboratory Technician.
• Maintain accurate records of R&D materials, equipment, and samples stored in all R&D areas according to established practices and procedures.
• Maintain accurate laboratory and project work documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory work environment, including supplies inventory and maintenance, and routine cleaning.
• Prepare samples for shipment to customers.
• Formulate and create bench top samples for presentation to inside and outside customers, while maintaining awareness of current plant process capabilities.
• Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Use all prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Participate in all necessary training required to successfully perform job responsibilities.
• Familiarity with barcode scanners and warehouse inventory systems is a plus.
• Able to read and follow exact instructions, including SOP and cGMP procedures.
• Able to taste prototype products and participate in taste panels as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required. Some college experience would be a plus, especially in the science field.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in food preparation/food industry (preferably in the confectionary industry).

Skills

• Ability to work with cross-functional departments within the organization.
• Problem-solving, verbal communication, and listening skills, excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong time management skills.
• Work well in team-based environments as well as independently.
• Some computer skills using Microsoft Office Programs.
• Must be well-motivated, a self-starter, and dependable.
• Responsible with a high sense of ownership.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Pay Transparency

The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $24.00 - $24.00/hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include

• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment
• 10 paid days off
• 3 days paid bereavement leave
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match
• life and disability insurance
• commuter benefits
• dependent care flexible spending account
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• accommodations and reimbursement for work travel
• discretionary performance or recognition bonus
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law