R&D Food Technologist

Scan Halal is a halal certification organization based in Oak Brook, Illinois, dedicated to verifying the halal integrity of food products and ingredients for manufacturers and brands.

As an R&D Food Technologist, you will support product development and halal compliance operations from formulation through production test runs, manufacturing start-up, and ongoing operations. Your work spans laboratory science, quality assurance, and halal certification verification.

• Execute daily quality checks on raw materials and finished products, documenting and reporting results
• Manage non-conforming product records and coordinate corrective actions
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory testing equipment
• Prepare and organize all documentation required for third-party halal certification audits
• Evaluate halal applications for new product items, assessing whether ingredients, processing aids, and production conditions meet Islamic dietary standards
• Support plant production runs and participate in product development test batches
• Conduct monthly food safety audits
• Ensure both halal integrity and quality assurance standards are maintained throughout manufacturing processes

• Bachelor's degree in food science, chemical engineering, or a closely related field (preferred); or 2–5 years of hands‑on quality assurance experience in high‑speed food manufacturing
• A combination of relevant education and practical experience is acceptable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid data analysis capabilities
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with halal certification processes or familiarity with Islamic dietary requirements is a strong advantage

• Full‑time, on‑site role
• Location:
  
  Oak Brook, Illinois, USA