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Careers in Food ScienceBelow are many job openings and internship opportunities in Food Science, Meat Science, and many other areas.  Jobs are in industry and academia.  Contact information and job descriptions are included for more details on each job.

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Food Science
Frito Lay :

Frito Lay, a Division of PepsiCo, Inc., will interview on October 1st  for product development positions in our Technology (R&D) organization. Candidates should submit a copy of their resume by email
(clearly mention internship or full-time) to Dr. Sajid Alavi, Department of Grain Science

  
For More Information, contact Sajid Alavi.
  
Available Date: 09/18/2009 Position Open for Application, Closing Date: 10/01/2009

Retort Manager and Retort Quality Supervisor :

A leading food company located in the southern United States is looking for a Retort Manager and a Retort Quality Supervisor, the job descriptions are below.

The Manager position will pay $100k to $105k, and the Retort Supervisor will pay $65k to $70k.  My client will provide full relocation.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a growing stable company within an extremely recession resilient industry.

  
For More Information, contact Deshonna Barnes.
  Contact Phone:972-418-5300
Available Date: 10/19/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.
  
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ConAgra - Associate Food Scientist :

Under direct supervision, researches, conducts experiments, gathers data, develops preliminary findings and prepares written reports for the development of new products beginning at conception through successful commercialization. Follows established protocols and work plans. Drafts for review technical proposals and reports.

  
For More Information, contact ConAgra.
  
Available Date: 10/16/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.
  
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Quality Control :

Kan-Pak is looking for a newly graduated to apply for their newly created position that would involve managing a QC team of about 18 hourly employees, reviewing all production and QC paperwork and
completing product release OR assisting, heading up, and/or developing new quality programs including in-depth supplies approval and conversion/extension of all quality and food safety protocol into SQF format or equivalent.

  
For More Information, contact Calli Johnston.
  
Available Date: 09/01/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.

Sergeant's Pet Care Products :

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your strong analytical abilities with one of the most recognized pet care product suppliers in the country. Due to growth through a recent acquisition, Sergeant’s Pet Care Products has an exciting opening for an food scientist. This full-time position will report to the Vice President of Technical Affairs and will be located in the Kansas City, Kansas plant

  
For More Information, contact Laurie Marco.
  Contact Phone:402-938-7003
Available Date: 09/30/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.
  
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Senior Scientist :

I am conducting a search for a Senior Scientist for a world-class, meat-related manufacturing facility in the Midwest.  We are seeking candidates with the following:

Minimum of a MS in Chemistry or Meat/Food Science

1-2 years of experience working in Product/Process development in Food Production

Experience with Patents or Commercialization

Meat Casing R&D experience a PLUS!

  
For More Information, contact Julie Blodgett.
  Contact Phone:501-932-1541
Available Date: 09/08/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.

Rutgers University :

The Department of Food Science, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor effective July 1, 2010 in the growing and exciting field of Functional Food Engineering.

  
For More Information, contact Paul Takhistov.
  
Available Date: 10/19/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.
  
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Quality Assurance Inspector - Farmland Foods :

This Position is responsible for ensuring the overall quality in their assigned areas through the application of regulatory, company, and customer policies, programs and work instructions. Ensure all Farmland produced products meet company specifications and are produced in a wholesome manner that meets Farmland Operating Procedures.

  
For More Information, contact Farmland Foods.
  
Available Date: 11/16/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.
  
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Technical Service :

<p>A leading packaging company is searching for an experienced, highly professional technical service person. The candidate must be relatable with customers and have hands on, working knowledge of horizontal, form fill equipment.</p>

  
For More Information, contact Roger Kelly.
  Contact Phone:210-602-0956
Available Date: 09/01/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.

Senior Scientist :

I am conducting a search for a Senior Scientist for a world-class, meat-related manufacturing facility in the Midwest.  We are seeking candidates with the following;

Minimum of a MS in Chemistry or Meat/Food Science
1-2 years of experience working in Product/Process development in Food Production
Experience with Patents or Commercialization
Meat Casing R&D experience a PLUS!

www.tdm-assoc.com

  
For More Information, contact Julie Blodgett.
  Contact Phone:501-932-1541
Available Date: 09/01/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.


Meat Science
Senior Scientist :

We are seeking candidates with the following;

Minimum of a MS in Chemistry or Meat/Food Science
1-2 years of experience working in Product/Process development in Food Production
Experience with Patents or Commercialization
Meat Casing R&D experience a PLUS!

  
For More Information, contact Julie Blodgett.
  Contact Phone:501-932-1541
Available Date: 09/18/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.

Holmes Smokehouse :

Holmes Smokehouse has the following full time positions available at their manufacturing facility in Brenham TX:

• HACCP/QC Manager
• 2nd Shift Production Manager
• Maintenance Technician
• Sanitation Supervisor

2-5 years of meat industry experience preferred.  Interested candidates may fax a resume to: 979-289-9942

  
For More Information, contact Holmes Smokehouse.
  
Available Date: 09/01/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.

QC Management Trainee/QC Supervisor - Sugar Creek Packing Co. :

This will be an excellent opportunity for someone with a degree and/or equivalent experience to help with a new RTE process start up. Over the past few months we have been renovating several rooms in the facility to create a new RTE section, and we are going to be making fully cooked chicken items, as well as meatballs and sausages. In addition this will be a good opportunity for someone to learn about pork belly curing and bacon slicing, as well as fully cooked bacon bits, pieces, and slices.

  
For More Information, contact LaRae Jacobs.
  
Available Date: 08/18/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.

Holmes Smokehouse :

Holmes Smokehouse has the following full time positions available at
their manufacturing facility in Brenham TX:

• HACCP/QC Manager

• 2nd Shift Production Manager

• Maintenance Technician

• Sanitation Supervisor

2-5 years of meat industry experience preferred.

Interested candidates may fax a resume to: 979-289-9942

  
For More Information, contact Holmes.
  
Available Date: 09/08/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.


Baking Science
ConAgra Positions :

See descriptions below

  
For More Information, contact Heidi Powers.
  Contact Phone:402-240-4502
Available Date: 09/21/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.
  
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Senior Process Engineer/Manager - Food Extrusion :

Our Client is poised for the next significant stage of growth due to the sales of their innovative and revolutionary food products that have just hit the market. Feedback has been extraordinarily strong, leaving our Client at the tipping point of explosive international growth. As a result, we are looking to add senior members to our exceptional team of Research and Production staff.

  
For More Information, contact Paul Dailyde.
  
Available Date: 10/26/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.
  
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Senior Product Development Scientist - Extrusion :

World's leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, frozen waffles, and meat alternatives is seeking a Senior Product Development Scientist, Extrusions.  Position is located in the Midwest.

  
For More Information, contact Moira McGrath.
  Contact Phone:954-428-3888
Available Date: 10/26/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.
  
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Internships
ConAgra Internships :

See descriptions below.

  
For More Information, contact Heidi Powers.
  Contact Phone:402-240-4502
Available Date: 09/21/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.
  
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Kellogg's Internships :

Application & Signup: Online at https://client.rightthinginc.com/KelloggsRQT.htm  

6 month Internship Positions in:

Product Development
Quality Assurance
Food Process Technology/Engineering
Sensory Science
Food Chemistry
Nutrition Labeling

  
For More Information, contact Kellogg's.
  
Available Date: 09/25/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.
  
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Sensory Insights Intern :

The Sensory Insights Intern will collaborate with and function as a part of the Sensory Insights team to support and/or lead appropriate testing including the design, coordination, execution, analysis and reporting phases of sensory projects.

  
For More Information, contact Tabra Ward.
  Contact Phone:402-240-7703
Available Date: 09/21/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.
  
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Farmland Foods :

Farmland Foods is looking for candidates for internship positions in the areas of Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Meat Science for the summer of 2010. We hope to identify the potential candidates for these positions shortly after January 1, 2010. Therefore, if you have students that might be interested in any of these areas, please feel free to provide them with my contact information.

  
For More Information, contact Roger Johnson.
  Contact Phone:712-263-7244
Available Date: 11/16/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.

CHCI Congressional Internship Program :

Starting in January 2010, the nationally acclaimed CHCI Congressional Internship Program will provide Congressional Internships three sessions per year (spring, summer and fall).

All program participants will receive free roundtrip travel, housing and stipends ($3750 for spring and fall; $2500 for summer) during the internships.

This unmatched experience to learn first-hand about our nation's legislative processes is for college undergraduates who have completed at a minimum their first semester of college of their freshman year. Students of all majors that have an interest in the development of public policy and who have demonstrated leadership abilities should apply.

  
For More Information, contact CHCI.
  Contact Phone:202-543-1771
Available Date: 10/19/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.

Roberts Dairy :

Roberts Dairy will be holding interviews for summer 2010 internships on Thursday, October 29 in Kansas City.

  
For More Information, contact Mike Brouk.
  Contact Phone:532-1207
Available Date: 10/16/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.
  
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ConAgra RQI :

As an RQI Intern joining ConAgra Foods, you are beginning a career that will give you the breadth of experience to be an effective R&D professional. From the onset, you will be charged with building your
brand's equity, share, and profitability.

  
For More Information, contact ConAgra.
  
Available Date: 10/16/2009 Position Open for Application, until filled.
  
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Fellowships
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