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R&D Technician

Job Description

The R&D Technician plays a crucial role in assisting the development of new and improved products and packages. The individual is responsible for providing technical support and project work in laboratory, pilot plant, and plant environments. The technician will support, implement, and maintain food safety practices while participating in various project categories such as flavor development, pilot plant studies, front-end formulation/product development work, and new product start-ups. The position involves evaluating raw material changes, nutritional content, food safety/claims, cost, and production optimizations.

Responsibilities

+ Participate in developing, scaling up, and producing new/improved products and packages.

+ Operate equipment accurately and comply with food safety and manufacturing policies.

+ Compile, analyze, and summarize data into reports.

+ Safely obtain and handle samples from production locations for analysis, ensuring compliance with GMPs.

+ Assist in plant and pilot plant tests, packaging projects, and production trials, including sample preparation and participation in experiments.

+ Obtain samples and technical information, including product/package measurements, processing data, and quality measures.

+ Prepare ingredients, execute tests, record data points, and document food safety data.

+ Conduct routine and non-routine evaluations of products.

+ Serve as a technical resource for other departments, including Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Sales and Marketing.

+ Maintain complete records of procedures, observations, and results.

+ Assist in equipment sterilization and cleaning.

+ Perform environmental swabbing.

+ Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in food science and laboratory techniques.

+ Experience in food product development and formulation.

+ Knowledge of food safety practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ BA/BS in Food Science or a related field.

+ 1+ years of experience in food product development or formulation, which can be from academic or industry projects.

+ Exposure to pilot plant or food plant environments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 fully onsite position in Bloomington,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.