Food Quality Assurance Technologist

Food Scientist/Food Technologist (3rd Shift)

3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Rotating Saturdays as business needs require

Shift Differential: 20% upon conversion to full-time employment

We are seeking a motivated Food Scientist to support product development, quality systems, and manufacturing operations within a regulated food production environment. This individual will contribute to new product innovation, formula optimization, quality investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across research and development, quality assurance, process improvement, and manufacturing support.

• Support the development of new food products and enhancement of existing formulations
• Apply food science principles to formulation, ingredient functionality, and product optimization
• Assist with product innovation initiatives and line extensions
• Evaluate ingredient performance and identify opportunities for formulation improvements

• Perform batch record reviews and support product release activities
• Participate in CAPA investigations, deviation management, and root cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality requirements
• Review quality data and support corrective and preventive action implementation

• Conduct physical, chemical, and sensory evaluations
• Execute shelf-life and stability studies
• Analyze testing results and provide recommendations regarding product performance and quality
• Monitor critical quality attributes and product consistency

• Maintain detailed laboratory records and development documentation
• Create and revise product specifications, SOPs, and technical reports
• Support regulatory and customer documentation requests
• Ensure documentation is maintained according to quality standards

• Assist with pilot-scale studies and production scale-up activities
• Support process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams during product trials and commercial production
• Monitor production outcomes and recommend process enhancements

• Prepare samples for customer evaluations, product demonstrations, and internal testing
• Partner with Quality, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams to support project objectives
• Assist with ingredient sourcing initiatives and supplier evaluations
• Review raw material documentation and assess ingredient suitability

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline

• PCQI Certification (Required)
• HACCP Certification (Required)

• 1-4 years of experience within food manufacturing, food science, quality assurance, or product development
• Experience performing batch record review, CAPA management, deviation investigations, and quality system activities
• Exposure to food manufacturing or cGMP-regulated environments preferred
• Experience supporting product development, process improvement, or manufacturing operations is highly desirable

Knowledge of:

• Food science and product formulation
• Food safety and quality systems
• GMP and HACCP requirements
• Sensory evaluation methodologies
• Shelf-life and stability studies
• Root cause analysis and quality investigations
• Technical documentation and specification management

Proficiency with:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Adaptability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Experience Level: Intermediate (1-4 Years)

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brockton, MA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term…