Research Assistant Job at LanceSoft, Inc., Aurora, IL

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  • LanceSoft, Inc.
  • Aurora, IL

Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician/ R&D Materials Science Lab Contractor

Locations: Downers Grove, Downers Grove, Il, 60515

Duration: Continued As Needed – No End Date (Temporary with Potential for Full-Time Hire)

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm

Job Summary:

  • We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Laboratory Technician to support our Research & Development (R&D) Labs, including the New Product Development, Second Sourcing, and Value Engineering teams. This is a temporary position with the potential for a full-time opportunity based on performance and business needs.
  • In this role, you will perform analytical testing on ingredients and finished products using a variety of advanced laboratory instruments. You’ll also manage shelf-life and accelerated aging studies, contributing valuable data to our R&D initiatives. Once trained, the ideal candidate will be able to work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Note: This is a lab position where all food allergens (milk, soy, nuts, peanuts, wheat, egg, etc.) are present. This position also includes working in a GMP production facility as needed. This person will be involved in handling and tasting a variety of product types and subsequently exposed to them. All required Personal Protective Equipment will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct analytical testing of ingredients, powders, ready-to-drink beverages, and sports nutrition bars using equipment such as:

o Dynamic Light Scattering Particle Size Analyzer

o Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS)

o Polarized Light Microscope

o Rheometer

o Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)

o Shear Cell

o Other advanced lab instruments

• Prepare and monitor ingredient and product samples for accelerated aging and shelf-life studies, and perform testing at designated intervals.

• Record, organize, and format data using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Gain proficiency in software specific to each analytical instrument used in the lab.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.

• 1–2 years of relevant laboratory experience in an academic or industrial setting.

• Experience with advanced analytical instrumentation and laboratory best practices.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office,

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