Lab Technician

LaSalle Network is partnering with a growing food manufacturing organization to hire a Lab Technician to support its Food Science and Innovation team. This role is ideal for an early-career food science professional looking to gain hands-on experience in product development, laboratory operations, testing, and innovation. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Key Details

• Compensation: $20-$24 an hour
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network contractors are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. For details, visit:
• Work Model: Onsite
• Employment Type: Full-Time

What's the job?

• Support R&D and innovation projects through formula preparation, scaling, sample testing, tasting and product evaluation
• Assist with lab scheduling, project preparation, and day-to-day laboratory operations
• Perform data entry, recordkeeping, and documentation of formulations, testing results, and observations
• Maintain lab organization, cleanliness, inventory, and supplies
• Coordinate shipping and receiving of product samples and materials
• Assist with quality checks and routine testing to support product consistency
• Work closely with food scientists and product developers to execute experiments and provide hands-on project support
• Support lab scaling initiatives and contribute to process and operational improvements

What's needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology , or a related field
• Internship or hands-on experience in a food industry, product development, or laboratory environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Comfortable working with formulas, measurements, and basic laboratory equipment
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented attitude with the flexibility to jump in and support where needed
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a hands-on Food Science and Innovation environment

What's in it for me?

• Hands-on exposure to food science, product development, and innovation
• Opportunity to learn directly from an experienced and highly collaborative R&D team
• Exposure to formula development, testing, scaling, and quality processes
• Team-first culture where collaboration and shared success are highly valued
• Opportunity to contribute to new product development and process improvements
• Strong growth potential within a growing food manufacturing organization

Thank you,
Nick Roche


LNESC


LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.


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