Entry Level Food R&D Assistant

Company: Actalent
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Short 3 month Contract Open to Entry level candidates who have education within Food Science Description This is an opportunity to support the team who imagines, develops, commercializes, and optimizes food. In R&D, we aspire to be the indisputable leader in breakthrough innovation. Our mission is to create food and beverage experiences that nurture love, connection, and inspiration for people every day. Come join our team and help create amazing foods that will surprise and delight our customers and make our baristas proud to serve them! Skills Microsoft office, Culinary, Customer service Top Skills Details Microsoft office,Culinary Additional Skills & Qualifications Key projects: • Supporting the Culinary and Food R&D team • Supporting the mariners project Daily Responsibilities: • Handling incoming and outgoing shipments, opening boxes and organizing samples as they arrive • Monitoring and keeping all the food R&D kitchen and labs organized and stocked as needed for project work. • Conducting shelf-life studies from storing samples to setting up testing and reporting results to the product developers • Gathering and reporting analytical data as needed for project work. • Preparing for and supporting tastings, including product guidance and other sensory tests • Assisting with presentations and product samplings for leadership as needed Technology requirements?: • Microsoft Office Suite • Smartsheet’s • Basic knowledge of math and science Degree or certifications required?: • N/A Years experience?: • 2 years of experience Required background? Skills? • Good organizational skills, ability to multi-task. • Ability to follow direction, seek guidance as necessary and provide regular progress report. • Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Ability to deliver excellent customer service with attention to details • Ability to build positive and effective working relationships with other team members Nice-to-Haves: • An associate degree or higher in Food Science, Culinary or other related fields • Food and beverage preparation experience. Barista experience a plus Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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