Laboratory Technician - Food Science

Job Description

Job Description

Laboratory Technician - Food Science

Job Description

This position involves gathering and testing samples within a specified timeframe, entering results into SAP, and storing retains as required. You will maintain comprehensive, accurate, and legible test records in accordance with company policy and record-keeping procedures. Additionally, you will perform cleaning and housekeeping tasks for both the laboratory environment and testing equipment, assist with minor laboratory equipment troubleshooting and maintenance, and support customer pre-ship sample order requests.

Responsibilities

• Gather and test samples within expected time frames.
• Enter test results into SAP and store retains as required.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and legible test records.
• Perform cleaning and housekeeping tasks for the laboratory and equipment.
• Assist with minor laboratory equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Prepare and ship samples for external laboratory testing.
• Conduct testing and analysis for special projects and nonconforming product investigations.
• Assist with maintaining and updating laboratory procedures.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Entry-level or new graduates with academic chemistry laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Familiarity with quality control and laboratory processes.
• Understanding of GMP, quality assurance, chemistry, biology, titration, viscosity, pH, HPLC, GCMS.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong computer skills with word processing, database, and spreadsheet experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work for timely completion.
• Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with wet chemistry and various laboratory instrumentation such as Braebender, AntonPaar, Variomax, and Bruker NIR.
• Familiarity with general lab tasks such as pH measurement, moisture balance, analytical balances, pipettes, volumetric measures, ovens, stir plates, mixers, and warming plates.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.