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We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Food Scientist to join our research and development team. A successful candidate will be responsible for conducting experimental work and supporting the design of new blended products for food applications. Job Details
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Assistant Food Scientist Shift:
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This is a fully onsite position in Algonquin, IL. Application Deadline:
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025. Responsibilities
Carry out experimental work at the bench to support product development. Aid in designing innovative blended products for food applications. Develop new protein-based applications to enhance food products. Conduct lab experiments to support new product development and improve customer formulations. Assist in creating at least two new innovative product applications per year. Provide scientific data for webinars, technical documents, and marketing materials. Help design and test new products from concept through commercialization. Support customer needs by responding to technical requests and participating in pilot trials. Maintain lab equipment to ensure optimal functionality. Document findings in a lab notebook and present results to the team. Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Food Science. Experience with research and development processes from undergraduate courses, internships, or industry setting. Ability to conduct assays and use instrumental techniques like gas chromatography, HPLC, and spectrophotometry. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.77 - $30.77/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: 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) About Actalent & Equal Opportunity
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. 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. Seniority level
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Assistant Scientist
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Assistant Scientist
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Actalent Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Food Scientist to join our research and development team. A successful candidate will be responsible for conducting experimental work and supporting the design of new blended products for food applications. Job Details
Job Title:
Assistant Food Scientist Shift:
First-Shift Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Algonquin, IL. Application Deadline:
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025. Responsibilities
Carry out experimental work at the bench to support product development. Aid in designing innovative blended products for food applications. Develop new protein-based applications to enhance food products. Conduct lab experiments to support new product development and improve customer formulations. Assist in creating at least two new innovative product applications per year. Provide scientific data for webinars, technical documents, and marketing materials. Help design and test new products from concept through commercialization. Support customer needs by responding to technical requests and participating in pilot trials. Maintain lab equipment to ensure optimal functionality. Document findings in a lab notebook and present results to the team. Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Food Science. Experience with research and development processes from undergraduate courses, internships, or industry setting. Ability to conduct assays and use instrumental techniques like gas chromatography, HPLC, and spectrophotometry. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.77 - $30.77/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: 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) About Actalent & Equal Opportunity
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. 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. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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