R&D Technician – Food Science Prototyping & Testing

Kelly Services; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Kelly Services in Westmont, Illinois is seeking a Research and Development Technician to support the innovation team by preparing prototypes, conducting analytical testing, and maintaining lab spaces.

This role requires AS in Food Science or related field with bachelor’s preferred; GMP/HACCP training is a plus. Responsibilities include following detailed instructions, observing material interactions, documenting results, and assisting with plant trials.

Qualifications

• AS in Food Science or a related discipline required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prototypes following detailed instructions from R&D developers.
• Observe raw material interactions and document observations.
• Conduct analytical testing of prototypes, competitor products, and samples using laboratory equipment.
• Set up, adjust, operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments (microscopes, refractometers, titrators, pH meters, viscometers).
• Support innovation, cost-reduction, ingredient-substitution, and other research initiatives; follow lab procedures and food-safety practices.
• Assist Food Technologists with plant trials, production runs, and product trial revisions; keep spaces clean.

Skills

Lab equipment handling

Education

AS in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

Kelly Services in Westmont, Illinois is seeking a Research and Development Technician to support the innovation team by preparing prototypes, conducting analytical testing, and maintaining lab spaces.

This role requires AS in Food Science or related field with bachelor’s preferred; GMP/HACCP training is a plus. Responsibilities include following detailed instructions, observing material interactions, documenting results, and assisting with plant trials.