Associate Food Scientist

Job Title: Assistant Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Scientist to carry out experimental work and aid in designing innovative food products for food applications. This role will involve developing new product applications, conducting lab experiments to support product development, and improving customer formulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental work at the bench.

• Aid in designing new blended products for food applications.

• Develop new food-based applications.

• Conduct lab experiments to support new product development and enhance customer formulations.

• Assist in creating at least two new innovative product applications per year.

• Provide scientific data for webinars, technical documents, and marketing materials.

• Help design and test new products from concept through commercialization.

• Support customer needs by responding to technical requests and participating in pilot trials.

• Maintain lab equipment.

• Document findings in a lab notebook and present results.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science.

• Knowledge in food science, biochemistry, and chemistry.

• Research and development experience.

• Lab experience from academic settings.

• Proficiency in assay techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with instrumental assays such as gas chromatography (GC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and spectrophotometry is preferred.

• Dairy protein knowledge is a plus.

Work Environment

The role is based in an R&D lab, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carpentersville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.77 - $30.77/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 Carpentersville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

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.

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