Research & Development Laboratory Coordinator

Abacus Service Corporation
  • Manassas, VA
  • Instant Apply
2 days ago

Job Description

Summary Information


Request Type: Standard
Geography: United States
Labor Category: Contingent Worker
Procurement Type: Contingent Labor
BTE Projects:
Tax Work Location: US-VA-Manassas-7370 Merritt Park Drive
Status: Open
Submitted: 10/20/2026 8:23:17 AM
Has Assignments: No

Request Information


Request: Manufacturing - Research & Development Laboratory Coordinator
Qty: 1
Candidate Submission Limit Per Supplier: 5
Candidate Submission Limit Per Request: 0
Desired Start Date: 11/2/2026
End Date: 5/8/2027
Hrs/Wk: 40.00
MSP Owner: Hilton, Steven

General Information


Job Description: TEMP TO HIRE - DURATION - 6 MONTHS - ONSITE POSITION - SHIFT - 8AM - 5PM.
I. Position Overview:

This position will initiate, coordinate, and implement new product initiatives on new and existing products. This position will work in the lab to make prototypes working with the R&D Laboratory Technician. Execute batch records, maintain supplies and raw materials in the lab and get it from warehouse as needed. Prepare samples to send out to customers. Maintain clean and organized lab area.

II. Specific Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

" Organize daily activities based on business priorities provided by R&D scientists or R&D Laboratory Technician.
" Maintain accurate records of R&D materials, equipment and samples stored in all R&D areas according to established practices and procedures.
" Maintain accurate laboratory and project work documentation.
" Maintain clean and organized laboratory work environment including supplies inventory and maintenance, and routine cleaning
" Prepare samples for shipment to customers.
" Formulate and create bench top samples for presentation to inside and outside customers, while maintaining awareness of current plant process capabilities.
" Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in employee handbook
" Use all prescribed personal protective equipment
" Knowledge of GMP's and HACCP Service oriented
" Participate in all necessary training is required to successfully perform job responsibilities
Familiarity with bar code scanners and warehouse inventory systems a plus.
Able to read and follow exact instructions, including SOP and cGMP procedures.
Able to taste prototype products and taste panels as needed.

III. Essential Skills and Experience:


Education or Equivalent: (Minimum required to perform job)
"High School diploma required. Some college experience would be a plus especially in the science field.
"1-2 years relevant experience in food preparation/food industry (preferably in the confectionary industry)

Knowledge/Skills Requirements: (List unique knowledge skills, or problem-solving requirements)
"Ability to work with cross functional departments within the organization
"Problem solving, verbal, communication, and listening skills, excellent analytical and decision-making abilities
"Detail oriented
"Strong time management skills
"Work well in team-based environment as well working alone
"Some computer skills using Microsoft Office Programs
"Must be well motivated, self-starter, dependable
"Responsible --- high sense of ownership
"Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

IV. Dimensions of Position:

Scope of Responsibility

Direct Reports:

V. Physical Requirements and Safety Considerations of the Position:

Physical Requirements:
The employee must be able to lift and /or move up to 35 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, climb, or balance.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationManassas, VA

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Bar Code Scannersunmatched
  • Cleanroomunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Laboratoryunmatched
  • Lift/Move 35 Poundsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Capabilityunmatched
  • Product Positioningunmatched
  • Product Programsunmatched
  • Prototypingunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Research Laboratoryunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched

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