Ultra Lab Technician at Ultra responsible for running day-to-day testing to ensure product consistency and safety. The role includes preparing samples, operating lab instruments, supporting R&D, and maintaining lab organization and safety.
Responsibilities
Prepare samples and run routine tests on raw materials, in-process blends and finished pouches (e.g. moisture, pH, weight and fill uniformity, active ingredient content)
Operate, calibrate and maintain lab instruments such as analytical balances, pH and moisture meters, small scale mixers, sample pouch machine, and HPLC
Organize flavor library and maintain lab inventory
Support R&D with bench-scale formulation trials, flavor and stability studies, and shelf-life sampling
Keep retain samples, reagents and standards labeled, logged and in date
Maintain a clean, organized and safe lab; manage chemical inventory, waste disposal and SDS records
Help draft and revise SOPs
Qualification
Comfortable with basic lab techniquesWorking knowledge of lab safetyExperience in foodHands-on HPLC or GC experienceEqual Employer Opportunity
Required
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, food science or a related field, or equivalent lab experience
Comfortable with basic lab techniques: weighing, dilutions, pipetting, titration and sample prep
Careful record-keeping and strong attention to detail
Working knowledge of lab safety, chemical handling and SDS
Proficient with Excel or Google Sheets for logging and basic calculations
Preferred
Experience in food, supplement, nutraceutical or consumer packaged goods manufacturing
1+ year of hands-on work in an analytical, QC or R&D lab
Familiarity with GMP (21 CFR 111 or 117) and quality systems
Hands-on HPLC or GC experience
Experience with stability programs or sensory testing
Equal Employer Opportunity
Ultra is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
We comply with all applicable employment laws, including the NYC Fair Chance Act, and provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.
