Food Technologist
                            Company : Actalent
Location : Glenview, IL, 60025
Posted Date : 4 November 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Food Preparation & Service
Occupation : Food Technologist
Job Details
Food Technologist
We are seeking a dedicated Food Technologist or Laboratory Technician to support ingredient applications and functionality evaluations in our innovative food and beverage products.
Responsibilities
- Aid in the development of new ingredient technology for food and beverage products.
 - Conduct bench top and pilot plant trials to optimize formulation and processes.
 - Perform functional evaluations of new ingredients and record results.
 - Perform sensory testing of prototypes and coordinate expert panel sensory tests.
 - Perform shelf-life and stability evaluations.
 - Coordinate team evaluations on a regular basis.
 - Submit prototypes for analytical testing and compile results.
 - Communicate with suppliers for ingredient requests and information.
 - Write progress reports.
 - Maintain and organize laboratory and supplies.
 
Essential Skills
- B.S. in Food Science.
 - Minimum 2 years of experience in ingredient applications and food or beverage formulation.
 - Ability to provide sensory descriptions of foods and beverages.
 - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 - Good record-keeping and organization skills.
 - Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
 
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with flavors and taste is preferred.
 - Research and development experience in food product development.
 
Work Environment
The role is based in our R&D Innovation Center in Glenview, working 40 hours per week from 8:00am to 5:00pm CST. The position involves supporting technical platforms and assisting with various ingredient technology development work streams.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00/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 fully onsite position in Glenview, IL.
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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