R&D Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

R&D Lab Technician

Job Description

This position is responsible for analyzing samples and creating prototypes to assist in product development, quality improvement, and food sales projects. The role involves lifting, handling, and maintaining ingredients and equipment while ensuring all work is conducted within established guidelines. The work primarily involves smaller bench top applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze samples to support research and development.
• Create final products for testing purposes.
• Maintain an inventory of filled standard sample jars.
• Assist in obtaining documentation approvals as needed.
• Perform laboratory activities for the development and improvement of products.
• Support sales efforts as necessary.
• Participate in pilot scale and production trials while maintaining food safety culture in regards to food defense, quality, and cGMPs.
• Perform other duties as required in the food manufacturing and research & development fields.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in sciences, with a preference for food science.
• Some laboratory experience, which can be obtained through school.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Work Environment

The position primarily operates Monday through Friday during the first shift from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The role offers exposure to scale-up processes in R&D food manufacturing, providing a great kickstart to a career in this field.

This is a Contract position based out of Chaska, MN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Chaska,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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 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.