R&D Lab Technician Location: Quincy, MA Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 Month Contract-to-Hire Degree: - BS or AS degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or related field. Experience: - 0-2 yrs. exp. in food/beverage or product development industry (internship exp. would count) “Must Haves”: - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook email - Basic exp. within a laboratory setting Nice to Haves: - Familiarity w/ Thermal process equipment is a "PLUS" Duties/Responsibilities: + Conduct research including new product research and the development of foods. + Develop new and improved methods and systems for food processing, production, quality control, and packaging. + Work in a pilot plant and support production scale-ups and commercialization. + Field customer requests both internal and external to satisfy project needs from a conceptual phase through commercialization and troubleshooting. #m3 Ref: #558-Scientific System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.