Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Lab Technician

Job Description

As a Lab Technician, you will support the Research & Development department by engaging in product formulation, testing, and ingredient research. Your role will involve conducting analyses, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting new product development, and ensuring efficient laboratory operations in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with product analysis, formulation, and ingredient research.
• Conduct material sampling and manage new ingredient evaluations and approvals.
• Test new products and ingredients in various formulations.
• Investigate and recommend alternative ingredients to improve product performance and cost efficiency.
• Scale up prototypes from bench to production level and monitor initial production runs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-documented R&D laboratory environment.
• Manage and update the ingredient and flavor libraries, ensuring records are current and accessible.
• Create and assign new ingredient numbers and maintain data accuracy in the ERP and Nutritional Analysis and Formulation software.
• Develop a thorough understanding of product lines, customer formulations, and ingredient functionalities.
• Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining technical product information and resource documentation.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The work is primarily conducted in a lab / test-kitchen environment. The ideal schedule is Monday through Friday, from 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 30 PM or 10 : 00 AM to 6 : 00 PM, with initial training on an earlier schedule with the Lead Technologist. The environment may expose you to shop elements such as noise, dirt, dust, and odors, as well as allergens. Regular physical activities include walking, sitting, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, and reaching.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesterfield, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesterfield,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.