Technical Project Coordinator

Description

Technical Project Coordinator – Commercialization (Private Label Spices)

Temp-to-Hire | Hourly

Location: On-site / Lab-Based

Employment Type: Contract (Temp-to-Hire)

Pay Range: $32–$45 per hour, depending on experience

Reports To: Director of Commercialization – Private Label Spices

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Technical Project Coordinator to support their Commercialization team focused on private label spice products. This is a hands-on, lab-based, temp-to-hire opportunity ideal for an early-to-mid career food science or product development professional looking to grow into a long-term commercialization role.

The Technical Project Coordinator will support the transition of developed formulas into finished, customer-ready products by conducting lab measurements, coordinating production trials, and managing samples, specifications, and cross-functional deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Innovation team to convert developed spice formulations into finished-goods specifications, including conducting key lab measurements such as net weight and bulk density.
• Translate laboratory findings into clear, accurate finished product specifications aligned with quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate packaging solutions based on spice characteristics such as bulk density and flow properties.
• Plan and coordinate bottle fill and production trials with Innovation, Plant, and Operations teams.
• Own the end-to-end sample request process, including intake, preparation, tracking, and ongoing communication of sample status to Sales and other stakeholders.
• Organize and maintain laboratory sample storage, including development of an inventory tracking system.
• Develop and manage a centralized product library to provide Sales and cross-functional partners with visibility into approved SKUs, raw materials, and packaging.
• Manage the end-to-end bid process, ensuring on-time completion of all required cross-functional steps.
• Enter and maintain SKU-specific technical and product data within customer-owned portals in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a strong focus on task and project management to meet timelines, milestones, and customer commitments.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality, Operations, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in food science, product development, quality, or production (food industry preferred).
• General understanding of food product development and commercialization processes.
• Comfort working in a laboratory environment and using basic testing and measurement equipment.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and task-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Innovation, Operations, Quality, and Sales teams.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and project needs.

Preferred

• Experience supporting private label products or commercialization efforts.
• Exposure to plant trials or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with customer portals, specifications, or sample management processes.

Why This Opportunity

• Competitive hourly pay: $32–$45/hour
• Temp-to-hire opportunity with strong potential for conversion
• Hands-on participation in product commercialization from lab through production
• Cross-functional exposure within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
• Strong career path into food science, technical project management, or commercialization roles

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