Product Development Laboratory Technician

Job Details: Job Location: 230 South Plainfield

• South Plainfield, NJ, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $48500.00 - $56000.00Salary, Job Shift: Day, Are you ready to shake things up in the food and beverage world? We’re Allen Flavors, Inc., and we’re on the hunt for a Product Development Technician who’s just as passionate about innovative products as we are! If lab coats and new beverage formulations sound like your kind of thing, then read on. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like: Lab Genius: You’ll run tests like TA, Brix, RI, and more (don’t worry, we’ll show you what those mean). Spectrophotometers will be your new best friend. Formulation Wizard: Mixing sweeteners and hitting calorie counts is your thing. Bonus points if you know how to work with vitamins and minerals to create supercharged drink mixes. Shelf-Life Pro: Helping drinks last longer on the shelf—without sacrificing taste—is a critical part of your role. Tech Savvy: Microsoft Excel isn’t just a program to you—it’s an art form. You’ll use it for everything from formulas to data entry. Jack of All Lab Trades: From calibrating equipment to mixing ingredients and labeling samples, you’ll do it all. Compliance Master: You’ll help us follow all the important food safety protocols like HACCP, NSF, and more. Detective of Details: Can you spot the difference between two almost-identical drink batches? We need your eagle eyes to maintain top-notch quality control.

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table: Qualifications: (What You Bring to the Table): Education: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or a related field. Experience: 1-2 years in a lab setting (beverage experience gets you bonus points). Skills: High level of expertise in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and follow-up skills.

Be able to demonstrate personal initiative, responsibility, and flexibility. Ability to work under limited supervision and handle multiple assignments with limited time constraints. Strong problem-solving and math skills. Why You’ll Love It Here: Allen Flavors, Inc. is a big player in the flavor world. We’re a privately-owned company serving everyone from startup brands to multinational giants.

Whether it’s traditional flavors or custom ingredient kits, we create the magic that makes drinks delicious. We offer a dynamic work environment where creativity thrives, and career growth is encouraged. Plus, our team is pretty awesome. If you’re looking for a fun, fast-paced environment that’s big on innovation, this is the place for you.