Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a R&D Lab Technician for a contract-to-hire position (3-6 months with the possibility of extension or conversion) at our client in Douglassville PA.
This facility is the client's second-largest facility outside of Reading, PA, near Philadelphia.
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Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:
$23-25/hour
Overview
This company is an industry-leading food and beverage manufacturing company focused on delivering innovative beverage solutions. In this role, you'll work closely with R&D Product Development Scientists and Managers, as well as partners in Marketing and occasionally Sales, to support the conversion of artificial color recipes to natural colors and participate in the development of lower-sugar products. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in a production and laboratory environment, contributing to the commercialization of healthier, consumer-focused beverages.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm EST (potential flexibility with start and stop time, no overtime anticipated)
Responsibilities:
Gather ingredients and materials for recipe development
Develop and execute control and test recipes targeting natural color and lower
sugar content
Conduct benchtop shelf-life testing to determine product stability
Participate in product cuttings with Marketing and Sales for recipe approval
Submit finalized recipes to management for commercialization
Maintain lab cleanliness and organization in compliance with GMP standards
Follow all lab and safety procedures meticulously
Accurately enter new recipes in approved company format
Communicate proactively about potential delays to supervisor
Occasionally assist with additional R&D-related tasks, including product
development and sample preparation
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related science field (recent graduates
encouraged, entry-level)
One year of laboratory or relevant hands-on research experience (academic or
industry)
Experience with spectroscopic, chromatographic, and analytical lab techniques
(e.g., NMR, IR, GC)
Strong communication, math, and analytical skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Attention to detail, strong follow-through, and organization skills
Commitment to developing consumer-friendly, lower-sugar, and natural color
products
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus, but not required
Physical Requirements:
Frequent standing and walking in lab/production environment; ability to lift/carry up to 20 lbs as needed; dexterity for lab techniques and computer entry; PPE required.
For more information or to be considered, please send resumes to
Tierra.Barbour@kellyscientific.com or call 804-991-074
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