Assistant Scientist

Actalent • Elgin, IL • 3h ago

Job Title: Assistant Food Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Food Scientist to join our research and development team. A successful candidate will be responsible for conducting experimental work and supporting the design of new blended products for food applications.

Responsibilities

Carry out experimental work at the bench to support product development.

Aid in designing innovative blended products for food applications.

Develop new protein-based applications to enhance food products.

Conduct lab experiments to support new product development and improve customer formulations.

Assist in creating at least two new innovative product applications per year.

Provide scientific data for webinars, technical documents, and marketing materials.

Help design and test new products from concept through commercialization.

Support customer needs by responding to technical requests and participating in pilot trials.

Maintain lab equipment to ensure optimal functionality.

Document findings in a lab notebook and present results to the team.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Food Science.

Experience with research and development processes. from undergraduate courses, internships, or industry setting.

Ability to conduct assays and use instrumental techniques like gas chromatography, HPLC, and spectrophotometry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.77 - $30.77/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 22, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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