Temporary R&D Technician

Griffith Foods•Springdale, AR

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Griffith Foods is hiring a temporary worker in our Product Development team within R&D to support sample preparation and/or packaging of dry blends and finished products for shipment; management of raw materials inventory and laboratory supplies, and documentation of R&D tests, experiments and related project work and record keeping. This may be a great opportunity for a university student interested in pursuing a career in food science. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food science & product development, including hands-on lab work at a food company. A key focus will be supporting the development of seasonings and coatings for application within the protein foods segment. You will work under the direct supervision of Sr. R&D Manager and/or Sr. Application Technician and have the ability to lead projects and work with Applications Technicians, Product Development Scientists, Sample Department staff, Culinary, Marketing and Sales.

Requirements

Can apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Have strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to work through problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Have high attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets (e.g., Excel).
Present strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Are comfortable working in a cross-functional and global environment.
Are proactive, curious, and eager to learn, with a structured and problem-solving mindset.
Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or related technical degree, or a related field.
An anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or beyond.
Availability to work 32-40 hours/week for 8 weeks during Summer 2026 (mid-June through mid-August).
Familiarity with laboratory scales, laboratory equipment & food storage equipment.
The ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
The ability to taste and work with foods and food ingredients that are identified as allergens.
Strong communication and writing skills.
Housing available within a commutable distance of Springdale, AR.
Willingness to work onsite in Springdale, AR daily.
Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
This role is not available under OPT or CPT, and work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

Availability to work 32-40 hours/week between mid-August and October 1, 2026.
Current status as a junior / rising senior in an undergraduate program OR a candidate for a master’s degree.
Previous internship, campus leadership, or project experience in food science or related area.

Responsibilities

Preparing both sample blends and samples of finished products for internal and external review.
Conducting internal product cuttings.
Updating laboratory logs/records.
Maintaining inventory of raw material.
Cleaning and sanitizing workstations, equipment, dishes, cooking vessels and surrounding area; as well as laboratory food preparation equipment.
Conducting routine monitoring, calibration and documentation of laboratory scales, laboratory equipment, food storage equipment, pest control devices/services and safety equipment.
Providing feedback to R&D Team on any operational issue or troubleshooting on blends or finished samples produced.
Shipping samples to customers.
Preparing and packages material shipments.
Procuring materials from outside vendors/merchants using the Griffith ordering system.
Executing data entry and documentation in multiple GFUS IT systems.
Adhering to all department procedures, GLP’s and GMP’s.