We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Temporary R&D Lab Assistant to join our confectionery Research & Development team in Pittsburgh. This is a hands-on learning opportunity for someone interested in food science, chemistry, biology, culinary science, product development, or the confectionery industry. You’ll work alongside our R&D team and gain practical experience supporting the development and testing of confectionery products. Students are encouraged to apply, but enrollment in a degree program is not required. Job Duties • Weigh, measure, mix, and prepare samples according to established procedures • Assist with product testing and sample evaluations • Follow food safety, laboratory, and workplace safety procedures • Clean and care for basic R&D equipment • Assist R&D team with day-to-day laboratory activities • Learn about confectionery ingredients, formulation, processing, and product development • Perform other tasks to support the R&D team as needed What We're Looking For • Interest in food, science, confectionery, or product development • Strong attention to detail • Willingness to learn and take direction • Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and safety instructions • Comfortable working in a hands-on laboratory/food environment • Previous laboratory, food, kitchen, manufacturing, or R&D experience is a plus, but not required. • About Promise Confections Promise Confections is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements. At Promise Confections, we take immense pride in being an award-winning manufacturer of everyday chocolate and confectionery products. Our commitment is to continually challenge the norms of traditional confectionery, pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional experiences. Comprising Edward Marc Brands, Seattle Gourmet Foods, Pearson’s Candy Co., and Annabelle Candy Co., we boast a diverse range of capabilities including panning, enrobing, extruding, clusters, barks, brittles, gummies and breath mint/sour candy tableting. With our extensive reach, servicing major retailers and offering private label and contract manufacturing services, we stand as emerging industry disrupters in confectionery. Check out our brands by visiting: promiseconfections.com