Testing Technician (Pharma/Biotech/food/coating/Tablet/films)

Russell Tobin; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading organization to identify a Testing Technician to support research and development, product testing, and small-scale manufacturing processes at its Burlington, MA location.

Company notes: 1st shift, on-site role with potential for extension; the position pays $25–$30/hr depending on experience and qualifications. This contract role emphasizes bench-top beverage prototyping, laboratory testing, data collection, and SOP development.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 0–5 years in a laboratory, technical, pilot-plant, or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience preparing formulations, conducting experiments, mixing solutions, applying coatings, or testing physical properties.
• Strong attention to detail in experimental execution, sample testing, and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D team to create benchtop beverage prototypes and conduct sample testing.
• Operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment including coffee roasting, grinding, blending, coating, and drying tools.
• Conduct analytical measurements, mechanical testing, and rheology testing with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collect, analyze, and report production and experimental data using clear, easy-to-interpret reports.
• Troubleshoot process equipment and support technical manufacturing activities in a fast-paced development environment.
• Support process improvement initiatives and experiments for new product and process innovations.
• Document process changes, develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and create or update process specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, technicians, and cross-functional teams to communicate progress, resolve issues, and recommend workflow improvements.
• Follow established safety, quality, food-safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Data collection

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Job description

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading organization to identify a Testing Technician to support research and development, product testing, and small-scale manufacturing processes at its Burlington, MA location.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the R&D Beverage Development Team to create benchtop beverage prototypes and conduct sample testing.
• Operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment, including coffee roasting, grinding, blending, coating, and drying tools.
• Conduct analytical measurements, mechanical testing, and rheology testing with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collect, analyze, and report production and experimental data using clear, easy-to-interpret reports.
• Troubleshoot process equipment and support technical manufacturing activities in a fast-paced development environment.
• Support process improvement initiatives and experiments for new product and process innovations.
• Document process changes, develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and create or update process specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, technicians, and cross-functional teams to communicate progress, resolve issues, and recommend workflow improvements.
• Follow established safety, quality, food-safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures.

Requirements

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–5 years of experience in a laboratory, technical, pilot-plant, or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience preparing formulations, conducting experiments, mixing solutions, applying coatings, or testing physical properties.
• Strong attention to detail in experimental execution, sample testing, and data collection.
• Interest in learning processes such as coffee roasting, grinding, flavoring, blending, coating, and drying.
• Ability to research technical problems, troubleshoot issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to occasionally work outside normal business hours when required by experiments.
• Experience with coatings, films, or tablets in food, pharmaceutical, paint, or related industries is a plus.

• Location model: 100% On-site — Burlington, MA
• Schedule: 1st shift, standard business hours
• Position Type: 8–9-month contract with the possibility of extension
• Pay range: $25–$30/hr, depending on experience.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions:

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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