• Lab Technician

    Actalent (Plainsboro, NJ)


    Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

    A small-scale lab compounding role in the food and flavor industry, focused on creating and testing flavor formulations on a bench scale.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop and compound flavors based on specific recipes and customer requirements, ensuring precise pipetting of no more than a kilo.

    + Weigh and mix raw materials, including chemicals and essential oils, to create flavor batches.

    + Conduct sensory evaluations and stability tests to ensure flavor quality and consistency.

    + Maintain detailed records of formulations, processes, and test results.

    + Operate and maintain lab equipment used in flavor compounding.

    + Collaborate closely with R&D teams to develop new flavors and improve existing ones.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in pipetting.

    + Experience in laboratory settings and sample preparation.

    + Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field.

    + 2+ years of experience in small-scale bench top compounding in the food, flavor, or fragrance industry.

    + 2+ years of pipetting experience and sample management.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ability to work overtime if needed.

    Work Environment

    The position is based in a lab environment, working at bench tops, and involves direct collaboration with two R&D technicians. The role supports the main flavor developer/manufacturer for large retailers.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Plainsboro, NJ.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 Plainsboro,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.