Laboratory Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Houston, TX (Job ID US3591876_BH9927035)

Description

Lab Technician – R&D (Natural Colors & Sugar Reduction)
Location: Houston, TX 77064

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking entry-level Lab Technicians to join our client's dynamic R&D team focused on converting food and beverage formulas from artificial colors to natural colors, as well as reducing sugar content. In this collaborative role, you'll work closely with Product Development Scientists and Managers, while also interacting with Marketing and occasionally Sales.
This position offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in recipe modification, benchtop testing, and product development in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities (Under Supervision of Scientist or Manager):

• Gather ingredients and materials needed for recipe development
• Modify existing formulations to replace artificial colors with natural alternatives
• Reduce sugar in formulations while maintaining taste and appearance
• Develop control and test recipes that closely match original product color
• Conduct shelf-life stability testing for new recipes
• Participate in product cuttings and presentations with Marketing and Sales teams
• Maintain clean and organized lab spaces to ensure GMP compliance
• Document new recipes and input them into approved formats
• Alert supervisor promptly about potential delays or issues
• Occasionally assist with other R&D tasks including product sampling or development

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (e.g., Food Science, Chemistry, Biology) preferred but not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and strong follow-through
• Excellent math and analytical skills for formulation and testing
• Commitment to creating consumer-friendly, lower-sugar and naturally colored products
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required

Additional Information:

• Technicians are expected to complete approximately 40 conversions per month (10 per week)
• Work environment includes wet/humid conditions; noise level is moderate
• This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in hands-on experience in R&D and product innovation within the food industry

Job Details

• Contract position through December 2025 (with potential extension through June 2026)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Pay Rate: $20 per hour

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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