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Lab Technician

Brooklyn, New York Permanent USD55,000 - USD70,000 per year View Job Description
My client is seeking a motivated and hands-on Lab Technician to support our product development team. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is looking to build a long-term future in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and beverage industry.
  • Entry level opportunity with room for career advancement opportunities
  • Newly created role due to company's growth

About Our Client

My client is a CPG innovation lab and consultancy firm in Brooklyn, NY.

Job Description

  • Prepare product samples and formulations according to established specifications and procedures.
  • Support bench-top development work, including weighing, mixing, measuring, and scaling formulations.
  • Perform basic calculations related to formulation adjustments and batch scaling.
  • Maintain accurate records of formulations, testing results, observations, and project activities.
  • Organize and maintain laboratory materials, ingredients, equipment, and supplies.
  • Assist with product development trials and support ongoing R&D projects.
  • Follow laboratory safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
  • Work closely with laboratory leadership and product developers to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.
  • Demonstrate initiative by identifying tasks that need attention and taking ownership of responsibilities.

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The Successful Applicant

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, biology, or a related field.
  • Basic laboratory or bench-top experience through education, internships, research projects, or professional experience.
  • Basic math skills, including the ability to perform formulation and scaling calculations.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
  • Excellent work ethic and reliability.
  • Strong communication skills in English.
  • Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a collaborative team.



Preferred Qualifications

  • Six months to two years of laboratory, food, beverage, or product development experience.
  • Experience performing bench-top formulations or sample preparation.
  • Exposure to consumer-packaged goods (CPG), food, beverage, flavor, or ingredient industries.
  • Demonstrated initiative and the ability to identify and complete tasks without constant direction.
  • Strong self-awareness, confidence, and willingness to learn.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to $70,000
  • Great exposure to CPG (Beverage) industry
  • Career advancement and growth opportunities
  • Permanent, direct hire position



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Sarah Jones
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7110677

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Brooklyn
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sarah Jones
Job Reference
JN-092026-7110677
 

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