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Food Science Jobs in California

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Stockton, CA

$85,000–$125,000 / year

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the food industry, including knowledge of GFCO, Paleo, NGPV, USDA, Culinology, Culinary Science, Food Science, nutrition, Culinary School certification, meat science, HACCP, food safety, GMP, and keto food products. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

4 days ago

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$90,000–$110,000 / year

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4 days ago

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$110,000–$150,000 / year

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4 days ago

San Ramon, CA

$23–$25 / hour
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2 days ago

Santa Rosa, CA

$53,600–$80,300 / year

Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.

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2 days ago

San Francisco, CA

$53,600–$80,300 / year

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2 days ago

Palm Desert, CA

$140,802.48–$203,902.56 / year

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Retirement System: Cal STRs (upon meeting eligibility criteria).

For online application, information, and instructions, visit the College of the Desert job opportunities website at https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/career-opportunities.phpor call (760) 773-2529.

4 days ago

Stockton, CA

$85,000–$110,000 / year

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4 days ago

Los Angeles, CA

$75,000–$110,000 / year

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4 days ago

Los Angeles, CA

$95,000–$135,000 / hour

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4 days ago

Vernon, CA

$120,000–$135,000 / year

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4 days ago

Los Angeles, CA

$30–$35

p> Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

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other business and organizational needs.
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2 days ago

Nestor, CA

Pay range: $189,450 - $231,550 / yr DOE 30% STI annual bonus Relocation assistance Ajinomoto Foods Benefits | Benefits Hub 2026 Compensation details: 189450-231550 Yearly Salary PI3edbd8a40c54-25448-405277435c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386 Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities · Accountable for desired factory results by providing visible leadership for the company's and factory's purpose, mission, and values through our total performance management (TPM) strategy, which includes goal alignment, employee involvement, root cause/countermeasure analysis, and loss reduction.

1 day ago

Santa Fe Springs, CA

$28.70–$30.60 / hour

Additionally, you will formulate Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts panels, manage lab samples and supplies, and advise on ingredient selections to enhance flavor and nutrition, especially for dietary supplements. Collaborating with the R&D Director and Product Development and Process Manager, you will help ensure timely project execution and smooth transfer of new products into manufacturing.

30+ days ago

San Luis Obispo, CA

$5,507–$6,677

Courses taught depend on student demand, with the successful candidate having the ability to teach courses at the undergraduate level in any of the following topics: food chemistry and analysis, food processing and engineering, quality assurance, food safety, food laws and regulations, food sanitation, sensory analysis and product development. The Food Science and Nutrition Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a two-year, full-time, academic year Full Time Lecturer in Food Science starting August 17, 2026.

30+ days ago

p>POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California's Central Valley.

30+ days ago

San Luis Obispo, CA

$5,507–$6,677

30+ days ago

Livermore, CA

Laboratory research equipment: glassware, pipettes, pH meter, water bath, high-shear mixer, homogenizer, centrifuge, particle size analyzer, viscometer, rheometer, turbiscan, spectrophotometer, texture analyzer, kitchen appliances etc. This role involves taking responsibility for planning and executing experiments and/or sensory trials, leading activities within cross-functional projects, presenting data and collaborating closely with research, analytical, engineering and product development teams.

23 days ago

San Luis Obispo, CA

$5,507–$6,677

Lecturers in the Food Science program are expected to teach undergraduate lectures and/or laboratory sections in one or more of the following areas: food quality assurance, food processing, food packaging, food safety, food engineering, food law, sensory evaluation, an upper-division GE food science course, and other courses assigned at the discretion of the department. The Food Science and Nutrition Department within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is seeking applications for a pool of part-time lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year.

30+ days ago

Los Angeles, CA

$5,507–$6,677

p>Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must have an appropriate degree from an accredited university (bachelor's degree and substantial teaching experience for lower division courses; master's degree for upper division undergraduate courses; doctoral degree, or master's degree and substantial teaching experience for graduate courses). Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure-track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty.

30+ days ago

San Luis Obispo, CA

$5,507–$6,677

30+ days ago

Chico, CA

$5,507–$6,677

p>The Department:

The Department of Nutrition and Food Science (http://www.csuchico.edu/nfsc) in the College of Natural Sciences (http://www.csuchico.edu/nsci/) includes nine full-time faculty, about 30 graduate students, and 160 undergraduate majors and offers programs leading to a bachelor's and master's degree.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

30+ days ago

Sunnyvale, CA

$80,923–$153,450 / year

p>Application Deadline: Until Filled Date Posted: 3/20/2026 Contact: Amy Steele Number of Openings: 2.

Salary: Pay Range: $80,923 - $153,450 Annually Addl Salary Info: Plus stipends and 100% covered employee health benefits.

About the Employer We hope you will explore the various career opportunities we have available and consider joining the staff of one of the premier public school districts in California.

30+ days ago

Pomona, CA

$5,507–$6,677

p>Out of State Employment:

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.

International Candidates:

Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025.

30+ days ago

$5,507–$5,959

p>Lecturers are responsible for effective curriculum preparation and teaching of courses in alignment with our Department's vision and mission and the focus on applied research and serving multicultural populations, syllabus and accessibility compliance, review and grading of assignments and work, holding office hours, texts and readings, overall support of student learning and professional development, and working collaboratively with faculty and staff to promote student success.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf.

30+ days ago

Fresno, CA

p>In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/clery/index.html.

Job Duties may include the following, but will be dependent upon the specific course to which the instructional student assistant will be assigned, as well as upon the specific needs of the faculty member in charge of the course:

Provide instructional support to the assigned instructor such as maintaining and submitting student grade records, evaluate student assignments, Canvas management, etc.

30+ days ago

Fresno, CA

$5,507–$6,677

Complete an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu, search for the appropriate Job Announcement, Create an Applicant Profile, or Login if you have already have an Applicant Profile, and attach the following materials:

Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching,
Curriculum vitae,
Names and contact information of at least three professional references are a part of the online application.

30+ days ago

Anaheim, CA

4. Modify, substitute, and reformulate materials to meet highest level of customer expectations, and quality while maintaining lowest formulation costs. 2. Meet with suppliers and technical experts for product information collecting newest developments and formulating appropriate applications.

30+ days ago

San Luis Obispo, CA

$90,000–$123,000 / year

The incumbent will participate in a comprehensive college-based development program by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts; understand and comply with the policies, procedures and best practices established by UDAE; foster successful major gift fundraising by preparing academic leaders to participate routinely and effectively in development activities and prospect appointments; and participate in college based programs that identify and encourage relationships with donors, prospects and alumni.

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is comprised of expert faculty members who take pride in their ability to transform academically motivated students into innovative professionals ready to solve the complex challenges associated with feeding the world in sustainable ways.

30+ days ago

Pomona, CA

$5,507–$6,677

Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility, and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor's degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education.

International Candidates:

30+ days ago

Irvine, CA

Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.

30+ days ago

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30+ days ago

San Ramon, CA

$27.14

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Food science, science, or engineering ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market . Write process specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products across numerous manufacturing facilities.

30+ days ago

American Canyon, CA

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related sciences Minimum 1-2 years experience in the food industry or related field Proficient in Excel, Word, and statistical analysis Excellent communicator both written and verbal Project leader Analyzing information Multitasking/Dealing with complexity Reporting research results Promoting Process improvement Problem solving Technical understanding. The Associate Food Technologist role will support the development of new products and processes, evaluate and improve the quality of existing products and review their current processes for optimization.

30+ days ago

Santa Ana, California

li>Support backup ingredient reformulation decisions with science-backed validation data, working cross-functionally with Quality and Regulatory before product ships.

You will own RTD formulation for RYZE from the ground up: formula development, co-manufacturing qualification, sensory validation at commercial scale, and cross-functional alignment with Regulatory and Quality on claims, specs, and compliance.

25 days ago

$91,000–$124,500 / year

p>The Food Scientist II supports R&D initiatives ranging from new product development and innovation to product quality improvement, sensory analysis, shelf-life evaluation, and regulatory compliance. The role requires applying strong technical and scientific principles to drive innovation, ensure product excellence, and independently manage projects from concept through commercialization.

30+ days ago

Sacramento, CA

$95,000–$115,000

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Lead the Way: Manage projects across cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, FSQA) to bring new products to life.

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4 days ago

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$55,000–$75,000

Through the continuous efforts of strategic sales operation and the commitment to provide better products and services, today, Our products are available in most retail outlets throughout North America and over 80 countries around the world! Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Design, and Supply Chain teams to bring products from concept to commercialization.

30+ days ago

American Canyon, CA

$34–$36 / hour

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Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:.

The Associate Food Technologist - R&D/Technical Services will support the development of new products and processes, evaluate and improve the quality of existing products and review their current processes for optimization.

18 days ago

Emeryville, CA

$135,000–$165,000 / year

p>You will play a critical role in translating product innovation into manufacturable reality - owning extrusion process development, troubleshooting, and optimization to deliver best-in-class texture, performance, and efficiency. This role will sit at HQ but serve as the company's in-house extrusion expert, partnering closely with our co-manufacturing network to ensure consistent, high-quality production at scale.

30+ days ago

Brea, CA

$76,123–$96,715.50 / year

Works cross-functionally and collaboratively with R&D, Culinary, Plant QA, HQ QA, Project Coordinators, PCS Manager and MDM to prioritize, manage and maintain accurate technical information and supports Operations Team by reviewing ingredients for shelf-life extensions, ingredient variances and substitutions. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Maintains proper documentation in MS Teams and project platforms (SharePoint, Ops Portal, PCS, JDE, AS400, Material Spec Database) including ingredient shelf-life extension, ingredient variance, spec maintenance request, and other ingredient related Commercial requests.

25 days ago

Pleasanton, CA

$106,700–$204,900 / year

This role operates primarily within Discovery and early Charter phases, owning technical development from concept through scale-up readiness under Associate Director guidance, and collaborating extensively with cross‑functional partners and subject‑matter experts to translate early concepts into successful commercialized products. Food Product Developer owns end-to-end technical development for assigned projects under Associate Director guidance, ensuring strong technical rigor, compliance, and readiness for commercialization.

30+ days ago

Fresno, CA

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A Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field and Absent the desired degree Food Science, additional dairy manufacturing experience, particularly in a leadership role may be considered.

Provide training on the Quality Systems and ensure training on SOP and SSOPs for respective job is conducted as part on onboarding program for new employees and employees moving to a new function/role in the plant.

30+ days ago

South San Francisco, CA

This position involves direct leadership and management of employees on the facility floor; mastering and applying all See's Food Safety and Quality policies and procedures in daily interactions with plant and quality employees; utilizing statistical process control (SPC) and other quality improvement tools to meet and continuously improve safety, sustainability, food safety and food quality KPIs.

Job Description Summary:

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Senior Supervisor is responsible for ensuring See's Food Safety and Quality programs are fully implemented and documented at each facility to achieve compliance with all applicable federal and state food regulations, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations and the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) code.

30+ days ago

City Of Industry, CA

This position also collaborates closely with internal teams and customers to refine products, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, and shelf life. The Food Technologist conducts product testing, creates detailed product documentation, and supports the successful scale-up of formulations from the laboratory to full production.

17 days ago

li>Develop and maintain strong client multi-level relationships with key decision makers including procurement, customer service, marketing/product management, R&D, and quality assurance.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

30+ days ago

Stockton, California

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11 days ago

Mariposa, CA

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9 days ago

Valencia, California

Overview:

Job Summary: The Food and Beverage Sanitation Supervisor will be directly responsible for conducting sanitation audits daily as well all Serv Safe and Sanitation Basic training property wide.

Other Functions: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

30+ days ago

Valencia, CA

p>Skills and Qualifications • Teaching experience preferred • Serv Safe Proctor Certification • Background in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management • Solid knowledge of food borne pathogens illness and disease with a solid knowledge of food science • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Job Summary: The Food and Beverage Sanitation Supervisor will be directly responsible for conducting sanitation audits daily as well as all Serv Safe and Sanitation Basic training property wide.

30+ days ago

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Director of Development - College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences California State University

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Retail Food Service Supervisor - UCI - Social Science POD Aramark

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Associate Food Technologist G L Mezzetta Inc

Food Scientist, RTD Beverage Development RYZE

Food Scientist II The Wonderful Company LLC

Sr. Food Scientist MaryAnns Baking Company

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Senior Food Product Developer The Clorox Co

Environmental and Food Safety Supervisor California Dairies Inc

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Account Manager - Food & Nutraceutical Ravago SA

Food Safety Specialist Kevin's Natural Foods

Food Safety Specialist Omaha Steaks International Inc

Food and Beverage Sanitation Supervisor in Training Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Food and Beverage Sanitation Supervisor in Training - $18.27/hr. Six Flags Entertainment Corp

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