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San Ramon, CA

$23–$25 / hour
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8 days 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

Los Angeles, California

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

Chico, California

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

Pomona, California

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Fire Safety Report. 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.

30+ days ago

Pomona, California

30+ days ago

San Luis Obispo, CA

$5,507–$6,677

30+ days ago

Livermore, CA

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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.

29 days ago

Fresno, California

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. 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.

30+ 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, California

30+ days ago

Los Angeles, CA

$5,507–$6,677

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

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

Pomona, CA

$5,507–$6,677

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

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. Demonstrated working knowledge of the trends in the nutrition profession in the context of diversity and globalization, including specializations with certain cultural and/or language groups; Ability to teach in online and in-person formats; Proficiency with computers, software, and technology; Experience with multimedia and social media relevant to teaching.

30+ days ago

Fresno, CA

30+ days ago

Fresno, California

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

$91,000–$124,500 / year

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

Davis, CA

$60,000–$90,000 / year

Oobli is the first & only company in the world regulated to sell sweet proteins as a sweetener, with three FDA "no questions" letters, one additional proteins with self-affirmed FDA GRAS status & three proteins with FDA FEMA GRAS status at "natural flavors." Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, or related field Minimum one year of hands-on experience in product development or industrial R&D Understanding of ingredient functionality and how formulation variables affect taste, texture, and stability.

8 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

Sacramento, CA

$95,000–$115,000

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10 days ago

American Canyon, CA

$34–$36 / hour

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$34—$36 USD

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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.

24 days ago

Emeryville, CA

$135,000–$165,000 / year

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

Fairfield, California

Organize, communicate, and coordinate information and activities related to various phases of product development from initial bench, plant scale-up testing, to commercial launch, while considering technical issues such as: food safety, food stability, shelf-life, scalability, cost, nutritional and ingredient guidelines, etc. Assumes a formulation leadership role for a range of food and supplement products to include but not limited to jelly beans, gummies, jellies, mellocremes, chocolates, hard-panned confections, etc.

1 day 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.

30+ 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

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.

23 days ago

Pomona, California

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Fire Safety Report. Our orchards, greenhouses, vineyards, large urban farm with organic certified acreage, animal units and laboratories, veterinary clinic, food science laboratories, experimental kitchens, and digital apparel design, production and retail laboratories, provide hands on experiences for our students under Cal Poly Pomona’s “become by doing” philosophy.

30+ days ago

Pomona, California

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Fire Safety Report. Our orchards, greenhouses, vineyards, large urban farm with organic certified acreage, animal units and laboratories, veterinary clinic, food science laboratories, experimental kitchens, and digital apparel design, production and retail laboratories, provide hands on experiences for our students under Cal Poly Pomona’s “become by doing” philosophy.

30+ days ago

Pomona, CA

$5,507–$6,677

Our orchards, greenhouses, vineyards, large urban farm with organic certified acreage, animal units and laboratories, veterinary clinic, food science laboratories, experimental kitchens, and digital apparel design, production and retail laboratories, provide hands on experiences for our students under Cal Poly Pomona's "become by doing" philosophy. Huntley College of Agriculture offers a variety of applied science programs in Agricultural Science, Animal Health Science, Animal Science, Food Science & Technology, Nutrition Science and Dietetics, and Plant Science, as well as management and technology programs in Agribusiness & Food Industry Management and Apparel Merchandising & Management.

30+ days ago

$83,000–$150,000 / year

Lead response to food safety emergencies escalated through the Safety Support Restaurant (SSR) Hotline, assessing impact, triaging issues, engaging stakeholders, and aligning on appropriate resolution to include executive and third-party escalation and restaurant closures. Plan and execute restaurant visits working side-by-side with leaders to assess and drive food safety compliance and best practices, ensuring food safety values are at the core of daily restaurant operations and team behaviors.

26 days ago

San Luis Obispo, CA

$175,000–$185,000 / year

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) at Cal Poly is one of the nation's premier colleges of agriculture and natural resources - and the fifth-largest of its kind in the U.S. With more than 4,100 undergraduates, 16 majors, five graduate programs, and 192 dedicated faculty and staff, CAFES is a powerhouse of innovation, impact and hands-on learning. The Department Head has oversight of and intersection with several specialized teaching and research facilities and ranches, orchards and fields, including a new Plant Sciences Complex, horticulture greenhouses, an arboretum, citrus and avocado groves, conventional and organic fields, and more.

30+ days ago

Fullerton, CA

The Global Food Safety & Quality Compliance Specialist II is responsible for supporting the oversight and execution of food safety and quality management systems across an international network of manufacturing facilities, co-manufacturers, and supply chain partners. This role ensures compliance with food safety regulations across multiple global markets and helps drive continuous improvement initiatives related to food safety culture, regulatory compliance, and quality management systems.

30+ days ago

Salinas, CA

$163,000–$221,000 / year

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30+ days ago

South San Francisco, California

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. 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

UNION CITY, CA

Verify all HACCP documentation, daily pre- and post-operational food safety checklists are completed and facilitates the document control program at the facility level including all programs, policies, and SOPs. They will be responsible to provide onsite leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring facility quality and food safety strategy and related requirements, policies, procedures, and training for our food manufacturing facility.

17 days ago

Collaborate with Quality Director, Food Safety Director, Site Quality Manager and SQF Practitioners to continuously improve holistic Food Safety Management programs in support of a food safe, quality-first culture. Oversee the development, implementation, review, and management of each site's SQF System having an understanding of the current edition of the SQF Food Safety Code: Food Manufacturing and the requirements to implement and maintain an SQF System relevant to the site's scope of certification; Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF System; and.

29 days ago

Throughout our growth journey, we have stayed true to our values, partnering with ethical sourcing partners Certified Humane®, Global Animal Partnership, and Ocean Wise Seafood to provide better quality ingredients to pets and ensure we are sourcing ingredients in a way that respects farm animals and the planet.

In 2021, Open Farm raised $80MM CAD in our latest round of funding, led by leading global growth equity firm General Atlantic, who joined Open Farm's leadership team and existing minority partner, Encore Consumer Capital, on Open Farm's long-term growth journey.

30+ days ago

Emeryville, California

In this role, you will work on the development and improvement of innovative food products, collaborating with experienced product developers and cross-functional teams to bring high-quality products to market. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career food scientist or engineer looking to gain hands-on experience with product innovation, commercialization, quality improvement, and manufacturing support.

8 days ago

Emeryville, CA

$25–$27 / hour

Core Brand Maintenance : Investigate and resolve product quality issues, support Business Continuity Planning (BCP), manage margin-improvement projects, and assist with manufacturing plant performance initiatives. The position balances independent problem-solving with collaborative, cross-functional teamwork, spanning from bench-top prototyping and quality troubleshooting to generating strict manufacturing process specifications.

8 days ago

Hayward, CA

Minimum of 5 years R&D experience including commercialization and in-plant experience preferably in the carbonated beverage industry • Good mathematical and scientific calculation skills and be able to document the steps • Good analytical and problem-solving skills using systematic methods • High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of the role • Knowledge of FDA regulations • Genesis and Tracegains FoodLogiQ experience desired • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to multitask and manage projects with competing priorities • Willing to work a flexible schedule that may include different hours to accommodate trial runs • Highly independent with little direction needed • IFT Certified Food Scientist is preferred. Field positions will be exposed to various unfamiliar conditions where Personal Protective Equipment PPE must be worn and which may include but are not limited to manufacturing and warehouse plants and other venues as directed by a manager.

30+ days ago

Sacramento, CA

$180,000–$220,500 / year

For over five decades, weve connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrows solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Work Environment At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging.

30+ days ago

$174,000–$213,000 / year

In this role you will work as part of a team to to utilize your experience and skills related to (1) nutrition (with an emphasis on animal feed), food ingredients, manufacturing process procedures, (2) ensuring current regulatory compliance requirements and industry best practices associated with food, beverages, and nutritional products (human and animals), (3) food defense related issues. For over five decades, we''ve connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow''s solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

21 days ago

Torrance, California

Perform routine raw material and finished product QA/C functions as assigned by QA Management, which include but are not limited to the following: Process auditLaboratory QA/C testing and equipment calibrationProduct sensory evaluationExecute non-conformance product protocol (i.e., Hold). Monitors and enforces GLPs (Good Laboratory Practices), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), and other employee safety, food safety and quality programs throughout the manufacturing facility.

30+ days ago

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