Research Technician

3 weeks ago


Morton Grove, United States Actalent Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionResearch and Development Lab Technician

M-F 8am-4pm OR 9am-5pm

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Food Technologist/Laboratory Technician to join our team. In this role, you will aid in ingredient applications and functionality evaluations, contributing to the development of new ingredient technology for food and beverage products. You will conduct bench top and pilot plant trials, perform functional and sensory evaluations, and ensure the safety and organization of the laboratory.

MUST HAVES
  • BS in Food Sciences or similar field
  • 2+ years of experience in a food product development lab
  • Understanding of microbiology and it's application to food safety
  • Experience in functional evaluations of new ingredients
  • Perform sensory testing of prototypes
  • Perform shelf-life and stability evaluations
  • Submit prototypes for analytical testing
  • Write progress reports
  • Maintain and organize laboratory and supplies

Work Environment

This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn alongside the Fermentation and Biotechnology team, supporting technical platforms and assisting with ingredient technology development work streams. The schedule is 40 hours per week, either 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm CST.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.



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