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Lakeside Foods

R&D Sample Technician

Manitowoc, WI

This entry-level role plays a vital part in supporting product development, customer presentations ... Prepare food product samples according to specifications for internal testing, customer requests ...

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How much do entry level costco food sample jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level costco food sample in the United States is $16.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Costco Food Sample vs Entry Level Retail Associate?

AspectEntry Level Costco Food SampleEntry Level Retail Associate
CredentialsNo formal certifications requiredHigh school diploma or equivalent often preferred
Work EnvironmentSupermarket/retail setting, food sampling stationsGeneral retail store environment, customer service focus
Employer & IndustryCostco Wholesale, retail industryVarious retail stores, retail industry
Job DutiesSampling food products, engaging customers, maintaining sample stationsAssisting customers, stocking shelves, checkout duties

Both roles are entry-level retail positions within the retail industry, but Costco Food Sample roles focus on food sampling and customer engagement at sampling stations, while Retail Associates handle broader store duties like stocking and checkout. The skills and credentials are similar, making them comparable entry points into retail employment.

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Food Analysis Technician (Physical Technician)

Food Analysis Technician (Physical Technician)

Merieux NutriSciences

Atlanta, GA

$17.75 - $24.50/hr

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Mérieux NutriSciences rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 103 rated laboratories

Job description

This is an entry level position that requires a high level of attention to detail to accumulate large data sets with a high degree of accuracy. All training required for the position will be provided on the job.
Grocery store, restaurant (in either front of house or back of house), and other food retail experience is a HUGE plus.
As a Technician in the lab, you'll get to go behind the scenes to see, firsthand, how much effort and attention is given to food quality by major food producers.


Job Duties:

  • Analyze food samples for various physical and/or sensory attributes based on standardized procedures
  • Use equipment such as a scale, caliper, viscometer, and colorimeter to evaluate the physical quality of a food product.
  • Set up your workstation for testing; which includes delivery and pickup of individual samples, basic daily cleanup, overall general scientific knowledge and conforming to expected behavior when exposed to external panelists and/or customers.
  • Track samples as they are moved through testing.
  • Ensure communication with other groups regarding sample arrivals as well as sensory and physical test schedules and samples that are still needed to complete physical analysis or sensory sessions.
  • Maintain accurate data records within Excel, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and RedJade sensory software.
  • Report all errors to Supervisor; assist in investigation for non-conformances.
  • Perform other related duties as needed.

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