R&D Food Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description

This is a research based technical development role providing support for execution of projects across our North America Zone Taste Elevation business. The candidate will be supporting technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Innovation and Renovation. This candidate must have a technical background and excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations.  This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying creative solutions are a must. Key Components • Conducting bench top experiments and / or analytical measurements in the lab.  • Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, shelf-life, and adherence to government and industry standards. • Support development and commercialization of new / improved products, existing products, reviewing and evaluating ingredients, and delivering cost savings across the Condiments and Sauces unit.     • Work collaboratively with Packaging, Quality, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, Sales to drive, scope, implement projects to meet the business objectives.     • Includes activities such as feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf life assessments and technical support for initial factory production.

Skills

Chemistry, Laboratory, R&d, Biology, Research & development, Formulation, Quality control, Troubleshooting, Food science, Microbiology

Top Skills Details

Chemistry,Laboratory,R &d,Biology,Research & development

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications: • Good communication, attention to detail, critical thinking and investigation skills.  • Self-starter with a passion to learn a must.  • Handle multiple assignments / tasks concurrently and seek guidance as needed. • Strong understanding of Design of Experiments • B.S. degree in Food, Dairy, Meat Science or Chemical Engineering or equivalent • Internship or Co-op Experience in the food or consumer products industry preferred

Experience Level

Entry Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warrendale, PA.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Warrendale,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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

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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 applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.