Food Safety Technician: Bothell, WA

Food Safety Technician

Location:

Bothell, WA

Pay Rate: $25.50 – $30.00 / hour

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Assignment Duration: 4 Months

The Food Safety Technician is responsible for preparing and testing batch juice concentrate samples to ensure product consistency, quality, and safety attributes are met. Working primarily in an FDA-regulated laboratory environment, this position performs routine chemical and physical property testing, maintains in-house microbiological testing protocols, and supports raw material organization and data entry.

• Sample Testing & Analysis:
  Perform routine chemical testing on custom juice concentrate blends (pH, brix, acidity, flavor profile evaluation). Conduct microbiological testing as applicable based on experience.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensure batch samples meet established safety, consistency, and client specifications.
• Data Management:
  Accurately log test results, specifications, and formulas in Microsoft Excel and specialized software.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, management, and co-manufacturing facilities.
• Compliance:
  Maintain strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA regulations, and workplace safety standards.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related scientific discipline highly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1–2 years of laboratory experience in food science/manufacturing, or equivalent lab internship experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word); familiarity with lab and pilot testing equipment. Knowledge of HACCP and GFSI standards is preferred.
• Key Attributes:
  Strong mathematical/scientific calculation abilities, high attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
• Screening:
  Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and be open to random drug screenings per FDA plant standards.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Telehealth Access
• Dedicated Recruiter Support
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Free Onsite Parking