Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

A small-scale lab compounding job in the food and flavor industry typically involves creating and testing flavor formulations on a bench scale. Develop and compound flavors based on specific recipes and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and compound flavors based on specific recipes and customer requirements.
• Weigh and mix raw materials, including chemicals and essential oils, to create flavor batches.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and stability tests to ensure flavor quality and consistency.
• Maintain detailed records of formulations, processes, and test results.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment used in flavor compounding.
• Work closely with R&D teams to develop new flavors and improve existing ones.

Essential Skills

• Pipetting
• Laboratory skills
• Sample management
• Sample preparation
• Chemistry
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in small scale bench top compounding in the food, flavor, or fragrance industry
• 2+ years of pipetting experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work overtime if needed

Work Environment

The position operates in a lab environment, primarily working on a bench top. The lab technician will work directly with 2 R&D techs. The role involves handling ingredients and maintaining lab equipment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Princeton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2025.

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.