Lab Associate

Onsite | MI – Benton Harbor
12month

The Laboratory Technician role within Research and Development will support the product Innovation agenda to develop consumer-centric liquid beverages across existing and new platforms in several categories and brands, supporting the development and commercialization of new concepts and prototypes. This role enables client to develop and commercialize new products to delight our consumers and customers.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Assist in the execution of experimental strategies.
• Develop and build bench-top test fixtures to support measurements and automation of experiments.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and organized records of laboratory activities and experimental data.
• Operate safely and responsibly in a laboratory environment, adhering to all safety protocols and best practices.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and formulation software to document lab work, formulas, and experimental results.
• Demonstrate adaptability and resilience in response to shifting business priorities and project needs.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment by building trust and maintaining professional relationships across teams.

Qualifications
• Associate degree (B.S. preferred) in a scientific field
• 1 – 2 years of experience in a related technical field
• Enjoys working in a team-based culture and proactively collaborates
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge in running and setting up data acquisition systems (NI preferred)
• Experience in working with and programing micro controllers (ex. Arduino) to facilitate automation and test data collection preferred