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Food Science Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Oak Brook, IL11 days ago

$82,600–$123,800 Per Year

An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to deliver innovative, high-quality products that meet business and customer needs.

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Lisle, IL1 day ago

$90,000–$110,000

Review and analyze specialized audits, food safety assessments, sanitation inspections, and quality control reports to proactively identify risks and recommend improvements. As a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager, you will lead food safety initiatives, support commissary and restaurant teams, and strengthen regulatory compliance across airport operations.

Bensenville, IL18 days ago

$80,000–$90,000 Per Year
Full-time
Employee

Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, NFPA/AIB, BRC audits and laboratory, sanitation programs and apply these principles to the daily work environment. Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in a Life Sciences program, or 3 Years of comparable managerial experience in the food manufacturing industry.

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Des Plaines, IL3 days ago

$53,600–$80,300 Per 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. To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

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Chicago, IL5 days ago

This role will be responsible for executing quality processes, supporting investigations, and maintaining documentation within a production environment. Weekend Shift: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am (Sat - Sun) with alternating 6:00 am - 10:00 pm/11:00 am - 3:00 pm (Friday) schedule.

Chicago, IL12 days ago

Weekend Shift: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am (Sat - Sun) with alternating 6:00 am - 10:00 pm/11:00 am - 3:00 pm (Friday) schedule. Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Chicago, IL9 days ago

Provide line-embedded leadership focused on reducing and eliminating quality losses across Cracker lines and Ingredient Handling. Partner closely with operations teams to drive continuous improvement, strengthen quality ownership, and ensure sustainable results.

Chicago, IL10 days ago

As a key member of the Quality Team, you will provide line-embedded leadership focused on reducing and eliminating quality losses across Cracker lines and Ingredient Handling. You’ll partner closely with operations teams to drive continuous improvement, strengthen quality ownership, and ensure sustainable results.

Mundelein, IL7 days ago

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry with at least 10+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Doctorate degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in the mass spectrometry field and unknown structure elucidation. Independent, design and execute experiments using various analytical instruments such as liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS), gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Job Duties:Assist in new product development projects, supporting items such as snack products, flatbreads, and customer-branded formulations from concept through commercialization. Perform bench-top, lab, and pilot plant trials, making formulation adjustments to achieve targeted taste, texture, nutrition, shelf life, and cost objectives.

Itasca, Illinois20 days ago

$80,000–$87,000 Per Year

In this hands-on lab role, you'll lead short-term development projects, conduct sensory and shelf-life studies, document formulas in our system, and write SOPs that shape how we work — all while gaining mentorship from experienced R&D leaders at a global leader in amino acid science and food ingredient solutions. Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition is hiring a Food Scientist to join our R&D team, where you'll partner with senior scientists to develop formulations, prototypes, and product concepts across a diverse portfolio of food categories.

Downers Grove, IL30+ days ago

Responsibilities of this role include reviewing the initial manufacturability, scale-up, formulation, and launch of products produced by The Fresh Factory. Review innovation and line-extension projects at the ideation stage to determine the feasibility of adding a product to the Fresh Factory portfolio.

Bridgeview, IL9 days ago

Conducts shelf-life studies and customer-required validations; Provides governance for sanitation chemical program requirements (approved suppliers, inventory/usage controls, and SDS access) in partnership with Sanitation and site teams. Oversees food safety regulatory and customer requirements related to export programs and Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), as applicable; ensures site execution and documentation support.

Rosemont, IL30+ days ago

Remote

$85,000–$140,000 Per Year

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. + Provides and educates cross functional partners with food safety and quality subject matter expertise including policies and regulations (including those specific to their categories such as FSIS, Low Acid Canned Food Processing, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, etc.).

Chicago, IL16 days ago

Description: This position is 100% onsite at the Chicago bakery, working 3rd shift to start (11pm to 7am, M-F) with a possible move to 2nd shift and weekends so flexibility is critical. Associate s Degree or Bachelor s Degree in Food Science, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Bedford Park, IL30+ days ago

$100,000–$115,000 Per Year

Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are. You will lead a high-performing team to ensure the integrity of two distinct, fast-growing business lines: our signature Meal Kit and our Ready-to-Heat (Tempo) products.

Long Grove, IL30+ days ago

$160,000–$180,000 Per Year

By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance leadership within Ready to Eat, Sous Vide and raw protein manufacturing.

Chicago, IL29 days ago

Remote

Full-time

Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung. Provide high quality medical and scientific support/communications to internal and external customers (e.g., advisory board meetings, regional training courses/workshops together with KOL/ROL, support of speakers with presentations and literature research).

Chicago, IL25 days ago

Full-time

With distribution centers spanning the US, over 2 million square feet of warehousing space, and a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, we're the go-to when it comes to reliable delivery services. Conexus Food is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$70,000–$100,000 Per Year

Validation Engineer, Validation Specialist, CQV Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Qualification Engineer, GMP Validation, GxP, IQ OQ PQ, Pharmaceutical Validation, Life Sciences Validation, Equipment Validation, Utilities Validation, Computer System Validation, CSV Engineer, FDA Compliance, GMP Engineer. This is an opportunity to grow quickly in a GMP-regulated environment, working alongside experienced engineers while taking ownership of meaningful validation work.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Remote

MSL) at Compass Pathways is a core member of the Medical Affairs organization, connecting the company's science with the broader mental health and neuroscience community, helping to shape medical strategy, and supporting the continued development of Compass Pathways' work in treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The ideal candidate is passionate about a field-based role establishing themselves as a key point of scientific contact, actively engaging in high-quality scientific exchange and gathering insights from the field on emerging research, changes in the treatment landscape, and evolving approaches to care.

Oak Park, IL30+ days ago

The Manager's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: The Manager of food operations is responsible, either personally or through delegation, for the effective and efficient operation In order to meet revenue, expenses, employee engagement and customer satisfaction targets for the Food and Nutrition Services at the hospital and to provide support to the food leadership team. Assures that both the food and nutritional needs of patients are provided for and effectively evaluated utilizing appropriate software to obtain menu selection, streamline production and analyze the nutrient content of the patient menu.

Itasca, Illinois30+ days ago

$61,630–$92,450 Per Year

For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$18–$20 Per Hour

Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world. That means emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Full-time

During your break - Never run on empty by enjoying daily Farmer’s Fridge meals, challenge a coworker to a game of ping pong, de-stress by taking a spin on our Nascar arcade game, or spend your break on one of our comfy couches. We serve healthy, handcrafted meals and snacks from our growing network of 400+ software-enabled vending machines that we refer to as smart Fridges, and a new direct-to-consumer business.

Bensenville, IL30+ days ago

Remote

$95,000–$155,000 Per Year

The PM acts as a central coordination hub across the Analytics & Data Science (ADS) team, business stakeholders, and our Digital & Technology partners, driving cross-functional alignment, managing dependencies, and ensuring consistent execution. US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Full-time

Bedford Park, IL9 days ago

$68,000–$70,000 Per Year

Strong organizational, project management, and communication skillsAbility to communicate and present technical research clearly and concisely in written, verbal, and electronic formats to scientific, academic, industry, and government audiences. Executes research projects to meet objectives, milestones, and deliverables; prepares reports for funding entities; presents findings at scientific conferences; and publishes results in peer reviewed scientific journals.

Chicago, IL18 days ago

$165,000–$180,000 Per Year

Partners cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Meetings, IT, Finance, CoDeveloper, Divisions, Science & Policy, Knowledge and Learning Experiences, Journals, and Strategy teams to deliver seamless, integrated member experiences and maximize the value of IFT products, programs, recognition initiatives, and events, including Section events and IFT FIRST. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Director partners closely with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and cross-functional teams to ensure membership programs, systems, and experiences align with IFT’s strategic priorities and deliver sustainable growth.

Chicago, IL9 days ago

$85,000–$90,000 Per Year

Reporting to the Director, Event Operations, the Manager, Event Operations is responsible for assisting with delivering on the successful logistical operations of IFT events and meetings, including Board of Directors meetings and the IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo. IFT convenes professionals from around the world – from producers and product developers to innovators and researchers across food, nutrition, and public health – with a shared mission to help create a global food supply that is sustainable, safe, nutritious, and accessible to all.

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Chicago, IL3 days ago

$81,000–$120,000

At least 3 to five or more years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing or food production environment with a sanitation or quality focus (but at least some experience over sanitation area at the management level) with a Bachelor degree; at least 8 years of sanitation management experience if non degreed . Lead, coach, and develop the third‑shift sanitation and production supervisory team to support a safe, clean, and compliant manufacturing environment (will be over 2 sanitation supervisors and 1 production supervisor and the Sanitation Manager will be the highest level person on the third shift).

Elk Grove Village, IL30+ days ago

The Senior Production Manager will lead department managers and supervisors, champion process improvements, and play a key role in shaping the plant’s long-term operational strategy. A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Production Manager to oversee multi-shift operations in a USDA-regulated facility.

Glenview, IL17 days ago

Includes activities such as feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf life assessments and technical support for initial factory production. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities.

Downers Grove, IL30+ days ago

Master's in Food Science-related degree with 3+ years of product development experience OR Bachelor's in Food Science-related degree with 4+ years of product development experience. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing, to ensure that R&D projects align with company goals.

Chicago, IL10 days ago

The role partners closely with assigned Line-Centric organizations to identify, prioritize, and eliminate systemic and recurring quality losses by applying IL6S ways of working and deploying Quality Pillar tools, including process maps, quality matrices, defined work processes, and structured problem-solving. Partner with Section Leads and Line-Centric Organization to identify and prioritize recurring quality losses (e.g., holds, deviations, rework, instability) across Cookies and Repack in partnership with line teams.

Rosemont, IL30+ days ago

Remote

$75,000–$120,000 Per Year

The supply chain data science optimization role will support optimization initiatives through the development of forward-looking analytics, including data exploration, decision modeling, statistics, measurement sciences, and machine learning operations. As a Data Scientist supporting Supply Chain Optimization, you have: + A Master’s degree in data science/mathematics/CS/statistics or similar field plus 1+ years of experience OR Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in data science.

Chicago30+ days ago

$120,000–$150,000

TYPICAL SEARCHES INCLUDE: R&D Management, Quality Management, Technical Ingredient Sales, Flavor Sales, Food Service Sales, Operations Management, R&D - Food Scientists, Flavorists, Technical Services, Sensory, Regulatory, Flavor Sales, Sales Management, Plant Management, Operations Management, Production Supervision, Quality Management, Sanitation Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Supply Chain Management, C.I/Lean, HR, EH&S, Accounting/Finance and other support functions in manufacturing. Functional Skills: Proven business planning, sales/networking, execution, and follow-through skills required; experience setting annual goals and action plans for new territories; experience providing education and training to influence sales; ability to research, inquire, and execute on market data to build future strategies is also required.

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East Chicago, IN3 days ago

The Production Manager leads a team of supervisors and production staff to drive continuous improvement, automation integration, and operational excellence in alignment with company goals. This role reports directly to the VP of Operations and serves as a key leader in executing company-wide operational strategy, driving plant performance, and contributing to long-term growth initiatives.

Chicago, IL10 days ago

Contractor

The role partners closely with assigned Line-Centric organizations to identify, prioritize, and eliminate systemic and recurring quality losses by applying IL6S ways of working and deploying Quality Pillar tools, including process maps, quality matrices, defined work processes, and structured problem-solving. Act as a consistent, line-embedded quality partner for Crackers Lines 4, 6, 7 and Ingredient Handling, ensuring alignment between daily execution and longer-term quality improvement priorities What you will bring: A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment behavior.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$140,000–$155,000 Per Year

By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Monitor and measure product quality, conducting root cause analysis on quality issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Chicago, IL9 days ago

The role partners closely with assigned Line-Centric organizations to identify, prioritize, and eliminate systemic and recurring quality losses by applying IL6S ways of working and deploying Quality Pillar tools, including process maps, quality matrices, defined work processes, and structured problem-solving. Job Description: As part of the Quality Team, the Senior Quality Improvement Lead is a line-embedded quality leadership role responsible for driving quality loss prevention, reduction, and eradication across assigned Cracker lines and Ingredient Handling.

Chicago, IL15 days ago

Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore, and nearshore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world.

Bridgeview, IL9 days ago

Summary: Has primary responsibility for the company's quality assurance systems and product quality programs across multiple facilities (raw and cooked), including governance of finished product specifications, raw material/ingredient specifications, label compliance support, customer quality expectations, complaint/incident management, and QA verification programs from raw material receiving through finished goods shipping. Partners with Indirect Purchasing, Operations, and QA to ensure supplier documentation and approval/verification programs support quality requirements (COAs, specifications, allergen statements, nutritional information, and formulations), including TraceGains governance where applicable.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. - Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages like Python or R. for purposes of model development and analysis.

Chicago, IL17 days ago

$60,000–$67,000

GHOST is disrupting the sports nutrition industry by creating a lifestyle movement that includes transparent innovative products, immersive content, global distribution, key influencer partnerships and collaborations with the world's leading flavor brands. We are always challenging ourselves to think outside the box and serve our fans and customers better, and we're excited to find a new fam member to bring processes and fresh ideas to the table.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$71,700–$89,650 Per Year

We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country. In addition, Mondelēz International Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

$106,000–$117,000 Per Year

Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening), influencing skills, and the ability to facilitate individual and group coaching to different target audiences while maintaining strong interpersonal, professional relationships and promoting open communication. + Must have strong knowledge and understanding of food safety / HACCP, GMP’s, Allergen Controls, Sanitary design/controls, pest control, basic food regulations, specifications, analytical and microbiological lab methods desired and basic food technology.

Rosemont, IL30+ days ago

Remote

$95,000–$155,000 Per Year

Provides or identifies resource to assist in educating cross functional partners with food safety and quality subject matter expertise including policies and regulations (including those specific to their categories such as FSIS, Low Acid Canned Food Processing, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, The Produce Rule etc.). + Experience and skills in leading team members, developing careers, empowering team members to operate with a high level of influence and independence, providing functional direction while setting clear goals and expectations, and providing performance feedback to advance individual and team performance.

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Fox Valley, IL1 day ago

$88,300–$99,350 Per Year

Possessing a strong blend of culinary expertise and food science knowledge, you are adept at translating conceptual ideas into tangible and market-ready products that meet both culinary and business objectives. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the creation of market-leading culinary concepts that capture the essence of our brand and cater to the diverse tastes of the mass market.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Remote

$115,000–$120,000 Per Year

As a key field-facing leader, this role requires extensive domestic and international travel to assess supplier capabilities, build strong relationships, and ensure consistent execution of food safety and quality programs across the supply base. The Manager, Supplier Quality is responsible for executing and advancing the company's supplier quality and raw material risk management programs across a global supply chain.

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Food Science Jobs in Chicago, IL

Jobs

Sr. Food ScientistTreehouse Foods

Food Safety and Quality Assurance ManagerSSP

QC Manager Specialty Food CompanyJepsen Investments, Inc.

Pest Control TechnicianEcolab Inc.

Quality EngineerAxelon Services Corporation

Quality Engineer IIAxelon Services Corporation

Senior Quality Improvement LeadAxelon Services Corporation

Quality Control InspectorAxelon Services Corporation

Principal ScientistMedline Industries - Transportation & Operations

R&D Food Scientist (Bilingual)Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Food ScientistAjinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Food Innovation and Product Development Scientist IIThe Fresh Factory

Director of Food SafetyStampede Culinary Partners

Manager, Food Safety Quality (COP) (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)US Foods

Quality Engineer - Food SafetyLancesoft

Food Safety & Quality Assurance ManagerHome Chef

DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND FOOD SAFETYJudge Group

Medical Science Liaison - MidwestPharmaEssentia U.S.A.

Associate Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Dry Food CommoditiesConexus Food Solutions

Validation Engineer (CQV, GMP, Life Sciences)VBB

(Senior) Medical Science Liaison (Midwest)Compass Pathways

Manager, Food Nutrition ServicesHCTHealthcare

Account Executive – Food LogisticsAIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.

Food Safety Associate - Part TimeCookUnity

Quality & Food Safety (QFS) TechnicianFarmer's Fridge

Sr Program Manager Analytics & Data ScienceUS Foods

Lead Quality & Food Safety (QFS) TechnicianFarmer's Fridge

Research Scientist – MicrobiologyIllinois Institute of Technology

Senior Director, MembershipInstitute of Food Technologists

Manager, Event OperationsInstitute of Food Technologists

Sanitation Manager - 3rd shift - Indianapolis opportunityGables Search Group

Assistant Plant ManagerSterling Engineering, Inc.

Product Development ScientistStefanini, Inc

Lead R&D Product DeveloperThe Fresh Factory

Senior Quality Improvement LeadStefanini, Inc

Data Scientist - Supply Chain OptimizationUS Foods

Key Account Manager - Nutritional IngredientsFoodEmployment.com

Plant ManagerLucas James Talent Partners

Sr. Quality Improvement LeadIntegrated Resources, Inc

Director of Quality AssuranceJudge Group

Sr. Quality Improvement LeadLancesoft

Quality EngineerStefanini, Inc

Director of Quality AssuranceStampede Culinary Partners

Applied Scientist III - 4955022008-6062Uber Freight

Quality Assurance SpecialistGHOST

Quality LeadMondelez International

Quality ManagerNestle

Sr. Manager FSQ Center of Plate (COP) (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)US Foods

R&D ChefHelloFresh

Manager, Supplier QualityChomps

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