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Location: Plainsboro Township, New Jersey.
Job Description This role involves working within the food and flavor industry to create and test flavor formulations on a bench scale.
Responsibilities
Develop and compound flavors based on specific recipes and customer requirements, pipetting no more than a kilo.
Handle ingredients by weighing and mixing 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 and laboratory techniques.
Experience in sample management and 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.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to work overtime if needed.
Work Environment The position is based in a lab environment, primarily working on bench tops. The lab technician will work directly with two R&D technicians and may collaborate with large retailers, enhancing professional exposure and growth opportunities.
Job Type & Location Contract position based out of Plainsboro Township, New Jersey.
Pay and Benefits Pay range: $26.00 – $28.00/hr.
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)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 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.
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Location: Plainsboro Township, New Jersey.
Job Description This role involves working within the food and flavor industry to create and test flavor formulations on a bench scale.
Responsibilities
Develop and compound flavors based on specific recipes and customer requirements, pipetting no more than a kilo.
Handle ingredients by weighing and mixing 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 and laboratory techniques.
Experience in sample management and 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.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to work overtime if needed.
Work Environment The position is based in a lab environment, primarily working on bench tops. The lab technician will work directly with two R&D technicians and may collaborate with large retailers, enhancing professional exposure and growth opportunities.
Job Type & Location Contract position based out of Plainsboro Township, New Jersey.
Pay and Benefits Pay range: $26.00 – $28.00/hr.
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)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 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.
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