Highlights
Responsibilities include maintaining accurate laboratory documentation, managing supplies and raw materials, preparing customer samples for shipment, and ensuring a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment. The R&D Laboratory Technician will support new product development and improvements to existing products by preparing laboratory prototypes and bench-top samples in collaboration with R&D Scientists and the R&D team.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Manassas, VA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | https://www.thefountaingroup.com/ |
Description
The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Research & Development Laboratory Coordinator for a prominent client of ours. This position is located at Manassas, VA. Details for the position are as follows:
Title: Research & Development Laboratory Coordinator
Location: Manassas, VA
Duration: 6 months (With Possible Extension/Hire)
Pay : $24.00/ hours
Job Summary:
The R&D Laboratory Technician will support new product development and improvements to existing products by preparing laboratory prototypes and bench-top samples in collaboration with R&D Scientists and the R&D team. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate laboratory documentation, managing supplies and raw materials, preparing customer samples for shipment, and ensuring a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow SOPs and cGMP procedures, and preferably 1–2 years of experience in food preparation or the food industry, ideally confectionery.
Key Responsibilities:
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Title: Research & Development Laboratory Coordinator
Location: Manassas, VA
Duration: 6 months (With Possible Extension/Hire)
Pay : $24.00/ hours
Job Summary:
The R&D Laboratory Technician will support new product development and improvements to existing products by preparing laboratory prototypes and bench-top samples in collaboration with R&D Scientists and the R&D team. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate laboratory documentation, managing supplies and raw materials, preparing customer samples for shipment, and ensuring a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow SOPs and cGMP procedures, and preferably 1–2 years of experience in food preparation or the food industry, ideally confectionery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development of new products and improvements to existing products by preparing laboratory prototypes and bench-top samples.
- Organize daily laboratory activities based on priorities established by R&D Scientists and the R&D Laboratory Technician.
- Execute batch records and maintain accurate laboratory, project, material, equipment, and sample documentation.
- Monitor laboratory supplies and raw materials, maintain inventory, and obtain materials from the warehouse as needed.
- Prepare and package samples for shipment to internal and external customers.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, including routine cleaning, equipment upkeep, and supply management.
- Follow established SOPs, cGMP procedures, GMP requirements, HACCP guidelines, and workplace health and safety policies.
- Use prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) and participate in required training.
- Follow precise instructions and maintain awareness of current plant processing capabilities when preparing prototypes.
- Participate in product tasting and taste panels as required.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support R&D activities and product development initiatives.
- High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework, particularly in a scientific field, is preferred.
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in food preparation or the food industry; confectionery experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of GMPs and HACCP principles.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs, cGMP procedures, and detailed instructions
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with barcode scanners and warehouse inventory systems is a plus.
- Laboratory prototype preparation and sample handling
- Food preparation and food industry experience
- Laboratory documentation and batch record execution
- Raw material and inventory management
- GMP, HACCP, and workplace safety compliance
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Verbal communication and active listening
- Time management and prioritization
- Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
- Dependability, initiative, and ownership
- Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, decimals, ratios, rates, and percentages
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About Company
The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.