Entry Level Food R&D Assistant

Actalent • Seattle, WA • 1h ago

Short 3 month Contract

Open to Entry level candidates who have education within Food Science

Description

This is an opportunity to support the team who imagines, develops, commercializes, and optimizes food. In R&D, we aspire to be the indisputable leader in breakthrough innovation. Our mission is to create food and beverage experiences that nurture love, connection, and inspiration for people every day. Come join our team and help create amazing foods that will surprise and delight our customers and make our baristas proud to serve them!

Skills

Microsoft office, Culinary, Customer service

Top Skills Details

Microsoft office,Culinary

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Key projects:

Supporting the Culinary and Food R&D team

Supporting the mariners project

Daily Responsibilities:

Handling incoming and outgoing shipments, opening boxes and organizing samples as they arrive

Monitoring and keeping all the food R&D kitchen and labs organized and stocked as needed for project work.

Conducting shelf-life studies from storing samples to setting up testing and reporting results to the product developers

Gathering and reporting analytical data as needed for project work.

Preparing for and supporting tastings, including product guidance and other sensory tests

Assisting with presentations and product samplings for leadership as needed

Technology requirements?:

Microsoft Office Suite

Smartsheet's

Basic knowledge of math and science

Degree or certifications required?:

N/A

Years experience?:

2+ years of experience

Required background ? Skills?

Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task.

Ability to follow direction, seek guidance as necessary and provide regular progress report.

Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to deliver excellent customer service with attention to details

Ability to build positive and effective working relationships with other team members

Nice-to-Haves:

An associate degree or higher in Food Science, Culinary or other related fields

Food and beverage preparation experience. Barista experience a plus

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/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 hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.

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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