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Job Opportunities
Food Science
Research and Development Food Technologist
O-At-Ka Milk Products
For more information, contact: O-At-Ka Milk
Date posted: 5/21/13
USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council
Food Marketing Manager
For more information, contact: mcgreevy@pea-lentil.com
Date posted: 5/21/13
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Scientist - Confectionary
Job #815-MH811
Job Title: Scientist - Confectionary
Location: Midwest
http://www.maxhire.net/cp/?E55F6C361D43515B77501B6533551B2604
For more information, contact: Moira McGrath, moira@foodscience.com
Date posted: 5/21/13
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Scientist - Fruit Fillings
Job #817-MH811
Job Title: Scientist - Fruit Fillings
Location: Midwest
http://www.maxhire.net/cp/?E55F6E361D43515B77501B653355192604
For more information, contact: Moira McGrath, moira@foodscience.com
Date posted: 5/21/13
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Canned Food Regulatory Specialist
Assisting U.S. and foreign clients with Low-Acid Canned Food regulatory compliance; interacting with government agencies.
For more information, contact: David Lennarz, dlennarz@registrarcorp.com
Date posted: 5/10/13
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Quality Assurance Technician - Sugar Creek Packing Co.
Sugar Creek Packing Co. is seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic for an entry-level position as a Quality Assurance Technician to help build our QA Team.
For more information, contact: LaRae Jacobs, ljacobs@sugarcreek.com
Date posted: 5/6/13
Reser's Fine Foods - QA Technician
Job Description:
Assists with testing on food products to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
Audits documentation of food test results.
Verifies equipment calibration and makes the necessary adjustments.
Assists with product cutting preparation.
Tracks non-conforming product and their dispositions.
Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment before and after use.
Qualifications:
Requires knowledge of food and safety regulations.
Basic PC skills are required.
For more information, contact: Janis King, janisk@resers.com
Date posted: 5/6/13
Director/Sr. Manager - Quality Assuarance
We are currently representing an exceptional opportunity in Quality/Food Safety leadership with an expanding meat/poultry processing leader that is recognized nationwide for superior quality products. This is an industry leader in fully cooked processed meats, RTE specialty meats, and fully cooked poultry products. This organization seeks a director or rapidly promotable SR Quality Assurance/Food Safety leader for an assigned location in the Midwest-some distance east of Chicago and for support of other locations in the Midwest as assigned, with this expanding operation. Relocation assistance is provided.
For more information: Linda Morrison Brown, Linda.Brown@TheLeeGroup.com
Date posted: 5/2/13
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General Mills - Quality Engineer
General Mills is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide leadership and technical support to ensure the food safety, regulatory compliance and quality of products produced at the Reed City, MI manufacturing facility.
For more information:General Mills
Date posted: 5/2/13
General Mills - KC QRO Lab Tech
Functional Area(s): Quality & Regulatory Operations
For more information:General Mills
Date posted: 5/2/13
Chobani Quality Control Technician
Perform laboratory/quality functions by testing, collecting data, and analyzing findings on raw materials and finished goods. Comply with FDA, USDA, and GMP policies. Carry out special projects as needed. Perform all tasks in a safe manner to ensure achievement of Quality, Service, and Cost objectives. Comply with all standard operating procedures and requirements under the Quality System.
For more information: Chobani
Date posted: 5/2/13
Chobani Quality Assurance Food Safety Technician
he major focus of this position will be performing critical quality checks on a daily basis, monitoring GMP’s and submitting work orders to correct any issues. Another major aspect of this position will be providing daily reports to supervisors and managers relating to food safety. Some other duties that will be required for this position include monitoring of all Chobani documents while on the production floor, teaching employees the correct processes and procedures for completing tasks in an effort to cut down on errors.
For more information: Chobani
Date posted: 5/2/13
Chobani R&D Lab Technician
Are you seeking a career with a manufacturing company who consciously chooses to do
things differently? We got our start making yogurt, but trust us! We are more than
just that! We’re a team of passionate people and we are looking for a Lab Technician
who will join the Chobani family in this fascinating brand new facility in Twin Falls,
Idaho.
For more information:Chobani
Date posted: 5/2/13
Sensory and Consumer Research Analysts
K-State Olathe is looking for a qualified applicant to fill the position of Sensory and Consumer Research Analyst. The Sensory & Consumer Research Analyst works directly with the Consumer Research Center Manager to support the planning and execution of contract consumer research studies and studies sponsored by Kansas State. This analyst must be able to focus on details associated with quality research, be proactive in completing tasks, have creative problem solving skills to provide advice for improvement of studies and development of grant proposals, and be able to work independently and in team settings. This position is a full-time term position subject to continued funding.
For more information: K-State Olathe
Date posted: 4/15/13
International Fiber Corporation – Project Leader – Cereal Science
International Fiber Corp., headquartered in North Tonawanda, NY with 4 manufacturing plants around the world, is the world leader in fiber ingredients. IFC is actively seeking an innovative, high energy grain/cereal scientist to join our team at the IFC’s R&D Center located in North Tonawanda (Buffalo), NY.
For more information: International Fiber Corp.
Date posted: 4/15/13
QA Technician - Reser's Fine Foods
Reser’s Fine Foods is the established leader in refrigerated food manufacturing, with
more than 2000 employees nationwide. Our dedicated team of experts drive for results
and work with hundreds of delicious products including salads, entrees, potato dishes,
Mexican foods, dips, desserts and more!
We are currently looking for a QA Technician for our Topeka facility.
For more information, contact: JanisK@resers.com
Date posted: 4/15/13
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Area Food Extension Agent: Upstate Region, Greenville-Clemson University
The Food Safety Educator provides timely research-based information for South Carolina citizens and businesses on important current and emerging issues pertaining to food safety, food quality, food preservation and food processing. The educator is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive issue-based educational programming with measurable impact for audiences which may include consumers, producers, entrepreneurs, agencies, institutions and businesses (food service, food retail, food processing, food packaging and food start-ups).
For more information, contact:http://findjobs.clemson.edu JobID: 12336
Date posted: 4/8/13
Department Chair - The Ohio State University
The Department of Food Science and Technology at OSU seeks a strong leader who can inspire a diverse and talented faculty to move the program from excellence to eminence. This is a 12-month tenured faculty position, starting when mutually convenient.
For more information, contact: Ahmed Yousef, yousef.1@osu.edu
Date posted: 3/27/13
Deadline: July 15, 2013
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Sargento Foods, Inc.
R&D Food Quality and Safety Technician
For more information, contact: Adam Brock, Adam.Brock@sargento.com
Date posted: 3/25/13
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Quality Assurance/Food Safety Manager
We are currently representing an exceptional opportunity in Quality/Food Safety leadership with an expanding meat/poultry processing leader that is recognized nationwide for superior quality products. This is an industry leader in fully cooked processed meats, RTE specialty meats, and fully cooked poultry products. This organization seeks a plant level Quality Assurance/Food Safety leader for a position to be located in the Midwest-some distance east of Chicago. Relocation assistance is provided.
For more information, contact: Linda Morrison Brown, Linda.Brown@TheLeeGroup.com
Date posted: 3/19/13
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Product Development - Original Juan
Original Juan is looking for someone to fill a position in product development.
Duties will include nutritional submissions, recipe entry, recipe formulation, pricing,
test batches, etc. The title will be Product Development Coordinator. Applicants can
apply by going to this link to apply for this position, https://ciims.cindexinc.com/job/04d063, it will show a listing of all open jobs and then select "Culinary Assistant".
Date posted: 3/19/13
Nestle
We are seeking a Product Development Specialist to join our team to develop new pet food products for the United States and Canadian markets and to provide factory support.
For more information, contact: James M Lattimer, James.Lattimer@purina.nestle.com
Date posted: 3/11/2013
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Martin Management - Production Team Advisor
For more information, see:K-State Career and Employment Services
Date posted: 3/5/2013
Savory Associate Food Technologist
Develops standard and innovative food products to demonstrate the Company's Savory flavors in support of existing and new business growth opportunities at target customers. Actively contributes ideas and physical assistance to team while developing an expertise in the use of flavors and food ingredients. Can work independently most of the time and balance a multitask workload. Effective ly communicates the features and benefits of the Savory product lines and assists in delivering presentations to customers, sales and internal management.
For more information, contact: Moira McGrath, moira@foodscience.com
Date posted: 2/26/13
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Mars North America
The following positions are posted at the Career & Employment Services online database for jobs and opportunities.
Sensory Technician
Microbiology Technician
Process Technician
Date posted: 2/26/13
Post-Doctoral Research at Ohio State University
Assists in the commercialization of the intellectual property in the field of food inventions; accelerates commercialization and market entry of Ohio State food inventions; works with faculty members in the Food Innovation Center who have intellectual property of interest to the private sector; works with the private sector to identify research and development needs with high market relevance; works with inventors, using online databases to identify prior art and competing patents for supporting commercialization strategies; evaluates technology readiness and markets potential of food innovations; serves as liaison to relevant campus initiatives.
For more information, contact: 614-292-3481
Date posted: 2/18/13
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Quality Assurance Manager
Location: North Kansas City, Missouri
Industry: Fresh-Cut Produce
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate HACCP program
• Management of routine monitoring of control points and supporting programs
• Maintain product labeling
• Preparation for audits and inspections
For more information, contact:bobc@ccproduce.net
Date posted: 2/18/13
QA Manager – Co-packers
Rich Products Corporation is known around the world as the founder of the non-dairy segment of the frozen food industry and the leading supporter and solutions provider to the Food Service, In-Store Bakery and Retail marketplaces. We are one of the world's premier family-owned food companies with more than 7,300 associates worldwide. We currently have a great opportunity as QA Manager, Co-packers.
For more information, contact: www.richs.com/careers
Date posted: 2/5/2013
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Data Support Specialist –Meat Solutions Inc.
Company Profile: Meat Solutions Inc. is a small business located in Loveland, CO. We provide our clients with sales data, research and analysis, data management and standards integration in the meat industry.
For more information, contact: Devin Shepard, devin@vmmeat.com
Date posted: 2/5/2013
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Brad's Raw Foods
Brads Raw Foods is looking for an experienced product developer who specializes in
Raw Vegan Cuisines most especially in dehydrated foods!
Must be a certified raw foods chef. Must have 5 years of experience.
For more information, contact: Alexandra Mack, rawassistant@bradsrawchips.com
Date posted: 2/5/2013
University of Massachusetts
The Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level.
For more information, contact: Hang Xiao, hangxiao@foodsci.umass.edu
Date posted: 2/5/2013
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Meat Processing Positions
We are currently representing exceptional opportunities in maintenance and in operations for maintenance leaders and technical specialists for a meat processing leader recognized for superior quality products.
For more information, contact: Linda Morrison Brown, Linda.Brown@TheLeeGroup.com
Date posted: 2/5/2013
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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Department of Food Science (http://foodscience.uark.edu/)
FOOD SCIENCE FACULTY POSITION in GRAIN PROCESS ENGINEERING
For more information, contact: Dr. Terry J. Siebenmorgen, tsiebenm@uark.edu
Date posted: 2/5/2013
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Michael Foods, Inc. - Food Technologist
Under direction, the R&D Food Technologist is responsible for supporting activities around customer/sales sample requests, new products and line extensions, conducting product development project work as a member of a project development team, and providing technical & scientific support for R&D/TS Department.
For more information, contact: Michael Foods, Inc., cathy.grack@michaelfoods.com
Date posted: 2/5/2013
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Reser's Fine Foods
We currently have openings for a QA Supervisor, QA Techs, and a Production Supervisor.
For more information, contact: Chelsea Renyer, ChelseaR@Resers.com
Date posted: 2/5/2013
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Senior Nutrition Project Manager
Job Description: This position has been created to further strengthen and increase the activities of human health and nutrition research within Rousselot. You will report to the R&D Director.
For more information, contact: Renée Hoogenboom, r.hoogenboom@nutri-akt.nl
Date posted: 1/15/2013
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Team Advisor - Dairy
Supervise a production team, manage and meet daily goals and use your educational background to improve processes.
For more information, contact: Nancy Hasting, hastingsgroup@msn.com
Date posted: 1/7/2013
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Meat Science
Meat Scientist
Entry level Meat Scientist position available. This position will be responsible for product development at the benchtop through commercialization and working directly with customers. Experience with Minimum BS in Food Science or related field. Internship experience a plus. Culinary experience a plus.
Scientist Poultry
Scientist Poultry - Entry level Scientist position. This position will be responsible
for product development at the benchtop through commercialization and working directly
with customers. Experience with Minimum BS in Food Science or related field. Internship
experience a plus. Culinary experience a plus.
Sr. Scientist
Sr. Scientist – This position will be responsible for product development at the benchtop
through commercialization with poultry product. This position will work directly with
customers. Minimum BS in Food Science with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working
with proteins.
For more information, contact Lisa Gentry, lisa.g@myersgroupinc.com
Contact phone: 815-929-1900 x16
Date posted: 5/2/13
Sr. Business Manager Processed Meats
We are currently representing an exceptional opportunity for a SR Business Manager-Processed Meats to provide leadership in development of business growth strategies, assuming profit and loss (P & L) accountability for processed meat products; primarily hot dogs and bologna/luncheon meats in the value priced product category. This is a highly visible strategic role.
For more information, contact: Linda Morrison Brown, Linda.Brown@TheLeeGroup.com
Date posted: 4/24/13
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Assistant Quality Assurance Manager - Salt Lake City, Utah
One of the leading pork producers and processors in the country is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance professional. If you are interested in living in a Western city that is rich in history with a scenic backdrop – working for a company that can boast about the tenure of their people – then you need to consider this very stale, environmentally sound, well established, growth oriented and profitable company.
For more information and application: Affinity Agriculture
Date posted: 4/24/13
Assistant Quality Assurance/HACCP Manager - Guymon, OK
If you like living in a rural area, are community oriented and are looking for a company that can boast about the tenure of their people – if you have a strong background in quality assurance and food safety – then you need to consider this very stable, environmentally sound, well established, growth oriented and profitable company that is seeking to add an Assistant Quality Assurance Manager to the staff of one of the top pork producers in the United States.
For more information and Application: Affinity Agriculture
Date posted: 4/24/13
HACCP Specialist
Armour-Eckrich, a member of the John Morrell Food Group, has a HACCP Specialist position available in Mason City, Iowa.
For more information and application: Armour-Eckrich
Date posted: 4/24/13
Perdue Farms - Food Technologist
Responsible for development of food products in support of the Company business needs. Independently plans and conducts multiple project assignments. Project scope to include new products, quality improvements of existing products, cost optimization of existing products and technical brand maintenance, i.e., USDA/government compliance.
For more information, contact: Nichole Noona, nnoonan@northpointstaff.com
Date posted: 2/11/13
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Perdue Farms - Project Lead R&D
The primary purpose of the Project Leader R & D position is to manage technical programs and resources for development activities.
For more information, contact: Nichole Noona, nnoonan@northpointstaff.com
Date posted: 2/11/13
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Utah State University - Meat Science
This position involves a 50% Research role, with 45% Teaching, and 5% Service. Candidates will be expected to establish an extramurally-funded and nationally-recognized program of research in basic and/or applied meat science. Research areas may include, but are not limited to meat and muscle biochemistry, meat processing and meat safety, and muscle growth and development. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the department¹s IFT-approved Food Science curriculum including Meat Science and another upper division course, and a graduate level course consistent with their research area of expertise.
For more information:http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58165
Internships
Kellogg's Temporary Student Support - Quality and Food Safety
Grow with us in a Temporary Student Support role on the Kellogg Supply Chain team – where we believe in your success. Are you interested in a broad range of meaningful, challenging experiences? Lead with us as you use your creativity and abilities to achieve great things. Learn with us as you develop your selling skills and collaborate across multiple teams. Together we’ll shape a stronger future for our company and your career.
For more information: Kellogg's
Date posted: 5/6/13
Dannon Packs & Ingredients Intern
Are you seeking an internship where you will be accountable for supporting the Sourcing & Supplier Development team? Do you want to work with a SSD Manager from the ingredient or packaging area and have exposure to various aspects of the organization, ie brands or other cross functional teams? If yes, Dannon has an amazing opportunity for a Packs & Ingredients Intern in White Plains, NY from June – August. 2013
For more information: Dannon
Date posted: 5/2/13
Dannon Product Development Co-op
Are you seeking an Co-op that will provide you with exposure to working on product development activities for a fast-moving Consumer Packaged Goods Company? If yes, then Dannon has an exciting opportunity for a Food Science major to gain invaluable experience as a Product Development Co-op in our White Plains, NY office. This co-op will run from June/July through December 2013.
For more information:Dannon
Date posted: 5/2/13
Summer Internships at Kellogg’s Bakery
Currently open, two summer intern positions at Kellogg’s Bakery in Kansas City where we supply Cheez Its and Club crackers to the entire west coast.
For more information:Kellogg's
Date posted: 5/2/13
HACCP Technician – Internship
For more information: Hillshire Brands
Date posted: 4/15/13
Orbis Biosciences
Laboratory Internship
For more information, contact:Orbis Biosciences
Date posted: 4/8/13
JBS 2013 Base Camp Summer Internship
JBS offers an exciting, fast-paced work environment, a culture of mutual respect and teamwork, and the opportunity to play a vital role in our growth. We have crafted our internship program as the first step in a long-term career path. We are committed to taking high caliber individuals to the height of their potential, thus building a proven and knowledgeable bench for future JBS leadership.
For more information, contact: Mike Lesiak, 970-347-5607
Date posted: 3/5/2013
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Hershey - Sensory Science and Insights Co-op
The Sensory Science and Insights department works closely with Product Development, Quality and Regulatory Compliance, Technology Innovation, manufacturing plants, suppliers and external insights partners to support new business development and protect the equity of The Hershey Company’s iconic brands. SSI consists of 14 full-time professionals, 6.5 technicians and coordinators, and 23 part time expert panelists.
For more information, contact: Colleen Seibert, cseibert@hersheys.com
Date posted: 2/26/13
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Project Youth Extension Service (YES)
Project Y.E.S is a national internship program engaging college juniors, seniors and graduate students in service to meet the needs of military families. Expanding the resources of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, Project YES interns provide youth development programs for Children and youth of military families throughout the United States and US territories.
For more information, contact: Mr. JC Johnson, 919-513-3165
Website for information and application:Project YES
Date posted: 2/18/13
Hershey Company Internships
R & D Intern (CES Note: Must be at least Master's student to apply for this position)
Date posted: 2/18/13
Fellowships
Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria (UP) invites applications from excellent doctoral graduates to apply for Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University. These fellowships will enable recent doctoral graduates to join the University as postdoctoral researchers, and to develop their research skills and academic careers through participation in the University’s strategic priority research themes and research centers. The fellowships will be awarded on a competitive basis and the abilities and previous achievements of candidates will be important criteria in identifying suitable fellows.
For more information:University of Pretoria
Date posted: 3/19/13