Scientist, Quality – Food Safety
Core
Ensures food safety in product design and commercialization for US and Canadian markets by developing HACCP plans, validating controls, and assessing risks.
Role type
Scientist, Quality – Food Safety
Builds
Food safety specifications, validated cooking instructions, Design Safety Analysis (DSA) assessments, and microbiological test methods.
Domain
Food Science / Food Safety / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HACCP plan development, Design Safety Analysis (DSA), microbiology laboratory techniques, rapid test methods, regulatory requirements knowledge, challenge study design, shelf-life study design, validation study execution, supplier evaluation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Food Microbiology, HACCP certification, ISO and Six Sigma knowledge
Technologies
HACCP, ISO, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Review product/process design with R&D to ensure food safety assurance; Develop and validate HACCP plans for internal/external plants; Create ingredient and finish product specifications; Conduct validation studies for microbiological test methods; Design and complete challenge and shelf-life studies; Advise business partners on regulatory requirements and food safety risks.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC