Laboratory Technician

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Burlington, MA . Details for the position are as follows: Job Title: Testing Technician Location: Burlington, MA Pay Rate: $28/hour Duration: 12 months Job Description Support coffee and powder beverage product development, productivity projects, and commercialization activities. Prepare prototypes and formulations; perform benchtop experiments, analytical testing, and sensory evaluations. Manage daily product development laboratory operations, including sample/ingredient handling, lab organization, and workflow. Execute shelf-life studies, product pulls, tasting records, and stability evaluations. Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration, servicing, inventory, and procurement activities. Maintain experimental records, test results, data integrity, and traceability. Apply laboratory safety, food safety, GLP, and quality practices. Education Associate degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific field. 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience may substitute for an associate degree. Required Skills 3–5 years of hands‑on laboratory experience. Beverage or food product development laboratory experience. Prototype formulation and benchtop experimentation. Analytical testing and sensory evaluation. Shelf‑life and product stability studies. Laboratory operations and inventory management. Laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration. GLP, food safety, and quality assurance practices. Laboratory documentation, data integrity, and traceability. LIMS and Microsoft Excel. Preferred Skills Coffee product development, including roasting, grinding, and beverage flavoring. Food and beverage R&D laboratory management. Powder beverage formulation and liquid flavoring. Experience supporting commercialization and new product development. Manufacturing environment exposure. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Fountain Group