R&D Lab & Sample Technician

EFCO Products is seeking a detail-oriented and motivatedR&D Lab & Sample Technician to support product development sample fulfillment and laboratory activities from concept through commercialization. This role plays a key part in bringing new ideas to life by preparing samples supporting product testing coordinating customer sample requests and maintaining accurate documentation in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory samples of new and existing products.

• Support product development activities including ingredient testing cost optimization and alternative vendor validation.

• Assist with product ideation packaging concepts and customer-specific applications.

• Create recipes photographs product labels preparation instructions and trend information to support marketing and customer sample programs.

• Coordinate the complete sample fulfillment process including preparation packaging labeling documentation shipping tracking and inventory management.

• Maintain accurate sample inventory traceability and shipping records.

• Communicate with Sales Customer Service Quality Assurance Production and R&D to ensure timely and accurate sample deliveries.

• Generate shipping labels and coordinate shipments using carrier portals

• Support ERP system data entry validation troubleshooting and user training activities.

• Interface with customers and vendors during on-site visits.

• Follow all food safety quality GMP SQF and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree

  in Food Science Food Technology Culinary Science Chemistry Biology or a related scientific field.

• 1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing food quality laboratory operations product development support sample management or a related technical environment.

• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) food safety principles and quality systems.

• Experience in an SQF-certified food manufacturing environment is a plus.

• Experience with ERP systems

• Knowledge of food labeling ingredient functionality product development processes shipping requirements and inventory control is beneficial.

What Were Looking For

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated hands-on and comfortable working independently.

• Ability to regularly lift and carry packages up to 50 pounds.

• Commitment to maintaining food safety quality and continuous improvement standards.

If youre passionate about food innovation and enjoy a role that combines product development laboratory work and customer sample coordination wed love to hear from you.

You should be proficient in:

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Skills