Laboratory Tech/Manufacturing Tech (Lab/Manufacturing)

Role details

Laboratory Tech/Manufacturing Tech – Product & Process Development

Job Details

• Employment Type: 8 months Contract with possibilities of extension
• Location: Burlington, MA
• Pay Rate: $25.00–$30.00 per hour
• Shift: First Shift
• Schedule: Standard business hours
• Experience Level: 0–5 years
• Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline
• Work Environment: Laboratory, pilot plant, and small-scale manufacturing

We are seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician/Manufacturing Technician to support product and process development activities in Burlington, MA. This role involves hands-on laboratory experimentation, product testing, process improvement, and technical support within a small-scale manufacturing and pilot-plant environment.

The ideal candidate has a technical background and enjoys preparing formulations, conducting experiments, operating laboratory equipment, collecting data, and troubleshooting processes. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with engineers, scientists, and technicians on innovative product development projects, including beverage prototyping and coating and drying processes.

Responsibilities

• Support research and development activities, including preparing benchtop beverage prototypes and conducting sample testing.
• Operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment used for coffee roasting, grinding, coating, drying, mixing, and related processes.
• Prepare formulations, mix solutions, and conduct experiments to evaluate product and process performance.
• Perform analytical measurements, including mechanical and rheological testing.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report experimental and production data.
• Prepare clear, easy-to-understand reports summarizing test results and observations.
• Support process improvement initiatives and product and process innovation projects.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and technical processes in a small-scale manufacturing environment.
• Document process changes, develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and create or update process specifications.
• Follow established safety, quality, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures.
• Collaborate with product development, process engineering, continuous improvement, quality, and technical services teams.
• Communicate experiment progress, technical issues, results, and recommendations to relevant team members.
• Research technical problems and help identify practical solutions to improve processes and workflows.
• Perform additional technical and laboratory duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience in laboratory testing, engineering, product development, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
• Hands-on experience preparing formulations, mixing solutions, conducting experiments, or testing physical properties.
• Interest in working in a laboratory, pilot plant, and small-scale manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail when performing experiments and collecting data.
• Ability to follow technical procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to research technical issues, evaluate information, and recommend solutions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and willingness to learn new processes and equipment.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside normal business hours when required by experiments or project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with coatings, films, tablets, or related materials in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, paints, or materials manufacturing.
• Experience with product formulation, prototype development, or laboratory experimentation.
• Familiarity with mechanical testing, rheology, or physical property measurements.
• Exposure to pilot-scale equipment or small-scale manufacturing processes.
• Experience with coffee roasting, grinding, flavoring, blending, coating, or drying processes.
• Familiarity with data analysis, technical reporting, SOP development, or process documentation.
• Experience supporting process improvement or troubleshooting activities.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person