Job Description Join our dynamic team as a Technician, specializing in flavors, produce extracts, and blends. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products by performing a variety of laboratory tasks. Job Title: Technician Responsibilities Perform analytical testing to ensure product quality. Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment. Use laboratory notebooks to compound formulas and create sample products for evaluation. Prepare samples of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for customers. Perform raw material testing. Keep accurate production records. Prepare, test, and maintain product retains. Follow good manufacturing procedures (GMPs) and good laboratory practices (GLPs). Ensure compliance with safety protocols and procedures. Create and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and specifications. Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills Strong background in Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry. Experience with laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance. Knowledge of GMP, GLP, and CGMP standards. Proficient in quality assurance, quality control, and raw material testing. Familiarity with HPLC, GC, and titration techniques. Additional Skills & Qualifications High school diploma required; BS Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field preferred. Experience in the food and beverage industry is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proactive, efficient, accurate, and organized. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Strong math skills and PC software proficiency. Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining multiple priorities. Ability to work independently. Color vision required for detecting color differences in products. Work Environment This role involves working in an environment with exposure to strong odors and chemicals. The position is within a small, family‑owned company that is experiencing growth. The company values teamwork and efficiency, and the ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting. Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Belcamp, MD. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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 Belcamp, MD. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self‑reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at . #J-18808-Ljbffr