R&D Product Lab Assistant

Kraft Heinz; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Glenview, IL is seeking an R&D Product Assistant to support product development and innovation in a hands-on laboratory setting. You will perform food preparation, sample handling, testing, and documentation, collaborating with food scientists and packaging developers to ensure accurate test execution and data integrity.

This role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, safety policies, and organized lab operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; laboratory or technical experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry into lab systems.
• Familiar with equipment such as scales, ovens, pH meters, viscometers.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to follow SOPs and safety procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, formulas, and product samples per established procedures and specifications.
• Conduct routine laboratory tests, measurements, evaluations, and tastings; accurately record observations and data.
• Responsible for all operational tasks for shelf-life studies, including preparing samples, loading and retrieving samples from shelf-life chambers, analytical testing, and cleaning workspaces.
• Moderate weekly shelf-life showings; take notes and document results.
• Participate in taste evaluations for relevant product categories.
• Organize, label, and manage samples, materials, and test inventory.
• Operate, clean, and calibrate laboratory equipment (e.g., scales, ovens, pH meters, viscometers).
• Ensure day-to-day laboratory operations run efficiently by maintaining cleanliness, organization, inventory level, and timely supply ordering in support of product development activities.
• Assist with pilot plant preparation and small-scale pilot production runs.
• Package and ship R&D samples as needed.
• Document test results, specifications, and formulation notes in digital systems and/or lab notebooks.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists and cross-functional teams to support product development work.
• Adhere to safety policies, PPE requirements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Skills

Lab techniques

Data collection

Documentation

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Scales

pH meters

Viscometers

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Glenview, IL is seeking an R&D Product Assistant to support product development and innovation in a hands-on laboratory setting. You will perform food preparation, sample handling, testing, and documentation, collaborating with food scientists and packaging developers to ensure accurate test execution and data integrity.

This role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, safety policies, and organized lab operations.