R&D Food Lab Technician

R&D Laboratory Technician

Westmont, IL

The Research and Development Technician will support the innovation team by carrying out laboratory operations while making lab batches and utilizing administrative supports skills. The Technician will also maintain the R&D lab and pilot plan in a clean and sanitary manner.

Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm

Pay Rate: $28/hr

Temp (~8 weeks) with possibility of hire

Responsibilities:

Follows detailed instructions to create prototypes as assigned; observes raw material interactions and notes all observations.

Conducts analytical testing of all prototypes, competitor products and samples using a variety of laboratory equipment to accumulate data for analysis and shelf-life studies when required.

Sets up, adjusts, operates, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments such as a microscope, refractometer, titrator, pH meter, viscometer, and other equipment.

Supports cost reduction, ingredient substitution, and research project initiatives.

Assists Food Technologists in Plant trials, new production runs, and product trial revisions as needed.

Purchases laboratory supplies and assists with record keeping.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related, or equivalent with experience and education

Experience in lab or food processing or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

GMP & HACCP training preferred.

Ability to read/edit MS Excel and Word files.

Familiarity with lab equipment and maintenance.

Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced work environment.

Strong communication skills and ability to form and maintain effective working relationships.

Must be able to act with a sense of urgency.

SAP experience preferred.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.