What's the job?
- Support Product Developers and Process Engineers with new product development activities
- Create product prototypes through benchtop formulation and pilot-scale equipment operation
- Operate laboratory and pilot-scale processing equipment to produce and evaluate samples
- Conduct laboratory audits and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment
- Prepare samples for internal reviews, demonstrations, and product evaluations
- Support production trials by traveling to manufacturing facilities throughout the Chicagoland area
- Collect observations, document results, and communicate findings to project teams
- Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and inventory
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and commercialization efforts
- Assist with recurring laboratory activities while adapting to changing project priorities
What's needed?
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related scientific field
- Recent graduate or within approximately three years of graduation preferred
- Internship or hands-on experience within food manufacturing, CPG, ingredient manufacturing, quality, or analytical laboratory environments
- Exposure to benchtop formulation, prototyping, pilot plant, or manufacturing operations
- Strong understanding of food science principles
- Creative mindset with an interest in product development and innovation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Personal interest in cooking, baking, or food creation is a plus
- Team-oriented with strong curiosity and willingness to learn
What's in it for me?
- Opportunity to work on innovative new product development projects
- Hands-on experience with benchtop formulation and pilot-scale equipment
- Exposure to both laboratory development and manufacturing operations
- Collaborative environment working alongside Product Developers and Process Engineers
- Opportunity to present ideas and interact with technical leadership
- Strong career growth opportunity for an early-career food science professional
Key Details
Compensation: $25 – $30 an hour
Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/
Location: Chicago, IL
Work Model: Onsite (5 Days/Week)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Thank you,
Nick Roche
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
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