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Actalent

Lab Technician

Actalent, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600

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Job Title Flavor Lab Technician

Job Description This position plays a crucial role in supporting chemists by assisting with the development of nutritional flavor systems for beverage and food manufacturing. You will independently manage flavor projects, including specification and test development of finished flavors.

Responsibilities

Compound, weigh, and prepare flavors, bases, and concentrates.

Prepare test samples, food and beverage innovations, customer samples, and flavor standards.

Organize, catalog, and maintain records and inventory of raw materials and finished products.

Conduct sensory and technical tests for all formulations.

Collect and compile necessary information for test requests.

Communicate effectively with flavor chemists, QA, sales teams, and customers.

Prepare, maintain, and process lab projects, samples, records, standards, documentation, equipment, supplies, chemicals, solutions, concentrates, bases, and flavors.

Essential Skills

Degree in food science, chemistry, or a related field.

Experience in a Food and Beverage environment.

Proficiency in precise measurement techniques and testing development.

Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with flavors is a plus.

Ability to follow strict recipes.

Attention to detail with precise measurements.

Work Environment

You will be part of a small, intimate team working in a lab setting.

The role involves significant time spent mixing flavors and developing products.

This position provides exposure to the entire lifecycle of a flavor, collaborating with customers to create the perfect product.

Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Benefits

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 Newport News, VA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 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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