Food Lab Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, testing, and evaluation of food flavor samples.
• Conduct routine laboratory analyses to support product development and quality assurance.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, results, and processes.
• Collaborate with senior scientists and technicians on flavor formulation projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Support manufacturing teams with technical insights and lab-based solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field.
• 6 months of laboratory experience preferred (academic or internship experience accepted).
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, flavor development, and sensory evaluation.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Work Environment

• Lab-based role with occasional collaboration in manufacturing facilities.
• Hands-on involvement in flavor development projects.
• Exposure to innovative food science techniques and industry-standard practices.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow within a leading food flavor company.
• Mentorship from experienced food scientists.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mahwah, NJ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

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.