Innovation Chemist

Job Description

We are seeking a Research Lab Technician to join our New Products Lab within the Innovation Department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team focused on the development of innovative products.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand the innovation process.
• Support new product development through the design and production of prototypes, while leading process improvement efforts.
• Assist project managers with new product development projects.
• Manage sample production and benchtop samples in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and improve processes using your knowledge.
• Analyze samples using basic lab instrumentation and testing, including pipetting, pH, viscosity, and scales.
• Maintain sample and ingredient inventories as well as standard operating procedures.
• Manage incoming documentation efficiently.
• Promote and encourage safe working practices.
• Present projects formally to leaders.

Work Environment

The work environment is a lab setting with a focus on flavor development, where new products are created for the market. It is an engaging environment with flexible, detail-oriented individuals who can help in various areas. The lab emphasizes blending of products over instrumentation and encourages a hands-on approach. The team is composed of individuals with great organizational skills and personalities, providing a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 the following:

• 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 SAINT LOUIS,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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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