Food & Beverage Lab Technician

Description This is an opportunity to support the team who imagines, develops, commercializes, and optimizes food. In R&D, we aspire to be the indisputable leader in breakthrough innovation. Our mission is to create food and beverage experiences that nurture love, connection, and inspiration for people every day. Come join our team and help create amazing foods that will surprise and delight our customers and make our baristas proud to serve them Daily Responsibilities: + Handling incoming and outgoing shipments, opening boxes and organizing samples as they arrive. + Monitoring and keeping all the food R&D kitchen and labs organized and stocked as needed for project work. + Conducting shelf-life studies from storing samples to setting up testing and reporting results to the product developers. + Gathering and reporting analytical data as needed for project work. + Preparing for and supporting tastings, including product guidance and other sensory tests. + Assisting with presentations and product samplings for leadership as needed. Additional Skills & Qualifications Technology requirements: + Microsoft Office Suite + Smartsheetu2019s + Basic knowledge of math and science Years experience: + 2+ years of experience Required background : + Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task. + Ability to follow direction, seek guidance as necessary and provide regular progress report. + Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Ability to deliver excellent customer service with attention to details + Ability to build positive and effective working relationships with other team members Nice-to-Haves: + An associate degree or higher in Food Science, Culinary or other related fields + Food and beverage preparation experience. Barista experience a plus Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 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. 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 ( ) for other accommodation options.

Created: 2026-02-19