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location: Burlington, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $28.00 - 31.69 per hour
work hours: 3 to 11
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Summary
Join our innovative Food and Beverage Science laboratory as a Research Associate and become a key contributor to the development of our next generation of products. This hands-on, on-site role is perfect for a detail-oriented, curious individual who thrives in a lab environment. You will be instrumental in the end-to-end process of sample preparation, serving, and data capture, ensuring the integrity and quality of critical research and development tastings. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to combine scientific rigor with a passion for the food and beverage industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Sample Preparation and Execution: Accurately prepare and serve food and beverage samples following precise brewing, preparation, or formulation instructions for R&D and cross-functional sensory evaluation meetings.
- Process Management: Ensure the entire sampling process runs flawlessly, including organizing appropriate serving vessels, glassware, and serveware, and providing clearly marked and organized sample sheets for participants.
- Data Handling and Entry: Precisely record sample preparation details and sensory data by performing timely and accurate data entry into existing Microsoft Excel and Word files.
- Protocol Adherence: Diligently follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sample preparation, laboratory work, and information entry into existing laboratory information systems.
- Basic Instrumentation: Perform data measurement and collection using basic laboratory instrumentation relevant to the food and beverage field.
- Lab Communication: Utilize Microsoft Outlook for professional correspondence and scheduling related to sample logistics and tasting sessions.
qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- College Degree: A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is required, ideally in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
- Experience: 2-3 years of experience working in a regulated laboratory setting, with experience in the food and beverage industry strongly preferred.
- Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for data management and communication.
- Work Environment: Proven ability to work effectively in a dedicated laboratory setting and also perform computer-based data entry and administrative tasks.
- Core Competencies: Highly detail-oriented, exceptionally organized, and possessing strong communication skills to interact effectively with R&D and cross-functional teams.
- Mindset: A strong sense of curiosity, a willingness to learn, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to both take direction and suggest innovative process ideas.
- Direct experience in sample preparation or sensory testing within a food, beverage, or flavor laboratory.
- A specific interest in learning about processes such as coffee roasting, brewing, or other specialized beverage preparation techniques.
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) or similar quality/safety standards.
skills: Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
