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Research and Development (R&D) Lab Technician – Richmond, VA

Job Summary:

The R&D Lab Technician is a key contributor to daily laboratory operations and sensory testing activities. This role supports panel training, test execution, and the maintenance of lab spaces and materials. The position ensures accurate, high-quality sensory evaluations that guide product development and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

+ **Lab Maintenance:** Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment in the R&D kitchen, laboratory, and sensory rooms.

+ **Testing Management:** Coordinate and oversee sensory testing for all projects, including scheduling and reporting results.

+ **Training Leadership:** Deliver sensory and shelf-life training sessions for R&D, Quality, and Operations teams throughout the year.

+ **Technology Oversight:** Manage and maintain sensory software and hardware to ensure smooth testing processes.

+ **Liaison Role:** Act as the primary contact between the Parent Company’s Sensory Science Department and external partners for testing and support.

+ **Team Support:** Assist product and packaging teams with shipping and logistics as needed.

+ **Analytical Testing:** Conduct analytical tests and prepare detailed reports for all sensory evaluations and projects.

+ **Culinary Assistance:** Provide support during kitchen meal preparations and pilot plant operations.

+ **Cultural Engagement:** Participate in local food culture activities, both internally and at remote sites.

+ **Supply Management:** Monitor and maintain inventory of kitchen and sensory supplies, finished products, and benchtop ingredients.

Recipe for Success:

+ **Experience:** Background in a scientific laboratory or food preparation environment preferred.

+ **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

+ **Math Skills:** Comfortable with basic math, including percentages and conversions.

+ **Organizational Skills:** Strong planning and organizational abilities; detail-oriented with a service-focused mindset.

+ **Initiative:** Ability to work independently and proactively.

+ **Education:** Associate degree in science or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.