R&D Sample Technician
About The Position
At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you. Lakeside Foods is seeking an R&D Sample Technician to support our Research & Development team by preparing product samples, assisting with laboratory and plant trial activities, and maintaining accurate records. This entry-level role plays a vital part in supporting product development, customer presentations, and internal evaluations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Food Science or a related field
- Prior experience in food handling, laboratory work, or a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Prepare food product samples according to specifications for internal testing, customer requests, and plant trials
- Organize, label, store, and maintain sample inventory
- Support R&D team members during plant trials by gathering materials, documenting observations, and collecting data
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory and sample preparation areas
- Accurately record sample preparation details in logs and databases
- Assist with basic measurements, weighing, and mixing of ingredients as directed
- Communicate sample needs, timelines, and updates with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Operations teams
- Support label review activities, including ingredient statements, allergen declarations, and formatting checks
- Assist with nutritional reviews by verifying data entry and checking calculations against specifications
- Help maintain documentation to support FDA, USDA, and labeling compliance
Benefits
- A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts
- Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match
- Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
