R&d Lab Technician
Responsibilities
- Analyze samples to support research and development.
- Create final products for testing purposes.
- Maintain an inventory of filled standard sample jars.
- Absorb 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.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chaska, MN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.
Requirements
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)
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.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.