Job Title: Entry Level Sales Professional
Employer: AarhusKarlshamn, USA Inc.
Description: AarhusKarlshamn, USA Inc. is seeking a new graduate that is bright, personable, ambitious, courageous, and has a strong desire to explore.
Requirements: BA/BS in a food science discipline. The ideal candidate can have no professional employment experience, as he or she will be sent to Sweden for a 6 month training program upon accepting employment.
Contact: Please contact Donald Truss at DonaldTruss@Gmail.com

Job Title: Product Development Scientist
Employer: Lab Support (professional placement)
Description: A world-renowned Food and Beverage company located in the Denver, CO area is looking for a Product Development Scientist to join their R&D group. This is a direct hire opportunity.  This individual will execute projects in the areas of research, product development, & manufacturing process development to enhance reliability of the process; improve final product performance characteristics and improve costs in manufacturing products; and support research projects in all phases including planning, preparing, conducting, and analyzing stages.
Requirements: BS, MS or PhD in an engineering or scientific discipline with 2-4 years industry experience in product development and/or R&D. Able to have excellent communication with customers and clients of the company. Product Development experience in the dairy industry is highly preferred. Must have strong problem solving abilities, be able to work on multiple projects at once.
Contact: Please contact Maya Skolnik: maya.skolnik@labsupport.com

Job Title: Quality Assurance-Food Safety-Regulatory Leader
Employer: The Lee Group (professional placement)
Description: The chosen candidate will lead the QA/FS team, managing all quality systems, food safety programs, and Regulatory requirements at the plant level, guiding quality technicians and food safety specialists, ensuring that quality standards/ food safety controls are maintained at mandated levels to achieve compliance throughout all food processing operations. This position with an expanding meat/poultry processing leader that is recognized nationwide for superior quality products, including fully cooked processed meats, RTE specialty meats, and fully cooked poultry products. The position is primarily in the Midwest, some distance east of Chicago, with support of other locations in the Midwest as assigned. Relocation assistance is provided.
Requirements: A BS/MS/PHD in food science, animal science, food process technologies/ engineering, microbiology, or related area is required. Basic knowledge of USDA/FSIS regulations, HACCP, SSOP, and GMP requirements is required.
Contact: Linda Morrison Brown, (757) 240-4543 Linda.Brown@TheLeeGroup.com

 

Job Title: Senior Business Manager – Processed Meats
Employer: The Lee Group (professional placement)
Description: This individual will be responsible for business planning/ profit and loss (P & L) for processed meats in the value priced product segment and focus on those strategies that will enhance the financial performance of the processed meats business unit, through growth in market share and other developments. This position is with a successful and diversified Fortune 500 Company that markets their products world wide and is a leader in meat products. This position will be located in Virginia and full relocation assistance is provided.
Requirements: A BS plus experience is required, in business, marketing, agribusiness, or other related field is preferred. MBA is preferred.
Contact: Linda Morrison Brown, (757) 240-4543 Linda.Brown@TheLeeGroup.com

 

Job Title: Graduate Research Assistantship
Employer: Mississippi State University (MSU)
Description: A doctoral research assistantship is available in the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Promotion. The stipend is $21,000 per year. Students with a Master degree are welcome to apply. The research areas may be in one of the core areas of food sciences and nutrition, including food chemistry/functionality, food-safety, functional foods and health benefits of foods. The state of Mississippi is abundant in food and agricultural products, including poultry, forestry, dairy, meat, soybean, corn, rice, fresh water fish and sea foods, peanut, and a variety of fruits and vegetables. The state has a number of food industries in support of the utilization of these agricultural and natural resources.
Requirements: A minimum of GPA of 3.25, GRE scores (for reference), letters of recommendation and strong research interest are required. Minority and women are encouraged to apply. MSU is an AA/EO Land-Grant University.
Contact: Please contact with Dr. Zee Haque, Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion at haque@ra.msstate.edu or phone 662-325-8765.

Job Title: Department Chair
Employer: The Ohio State University Department of Food Science and Technology
Description: The department chair will encourage, support and continue to develop departmental academic excellence based on cutting-edge research, education and outreach.
Requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in food science or a related field, and have professional achievements to be tenured at the rank of professor.
Deadline: Screening of applications will begin July 15, 2013.
Contact: To apply, send curriculum vitae, statement of administrative philosophy with examples of previous successful leadership experiences, names and contact information of at least three references; these documents are preferably sent as a single PDF file. A copy of the Ph.D. transcript should be included. Application should be sent to:
Ahmed Yousef, Professor & Search Chair
The Ohio State University
2015 Fyffe Road, Columbus, OH43210-1007
Email: yousef.1@osu.edu.Phone: 614-292-7814

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
Employer: Pennsylvania State University Department of Food Science
Description: The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong externally funded research program in an area related to dairy foods processing (e.g., microbiology, chemistry, or engineering). Research interests should complement existing Departmental research activities in Food Safety, Functional Foods and Food Choice. The successful candidate will also be responsible for teaching FDSC 414 “The Science and Technology of Dairy Products,” a lecture and laboratory course offered annually to 7th semester undergraduate students, as well as another course (undergraduate or graduate) commensurate with their interest and expertise. The candidate will also contribute to other courses as needed; advise undergraduate students; and supervise graduate students in thesis research projects.
Requirements: A Ph.D. in food science or a closely related field, with experience in dairy foods, and a strong record of publication.
Deadline: July 1, 2013
Contact:
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and names of at least three professional references (including address, telephone and e-mail address) to:
Dr. Catherine Cutter
Chair of Search Committee
c/o Svend Pedersen, Department of Food Science
202 Food Science Building
University Park, PA 16802-2504
Phone: (814) 865-5444
Fax: (814) 863-6132
Email: sep14@psu.edu

 

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer
Employer: Professional Outlook (professional placement)
Description: This individual will prepare engineering design and scope packages to be used by Capital Project Teams, including P&IDs, equipment sizing, instrument list and control scheme/system options and acquire knowledge of facilities and processes in order to better understand process improvement opportunities.
Requirements: Candidates must have BS in chemical engineering with 7+ years in a PSM regulated chemical manufacturing environment.
Contact: Shelley Woodcock (sw@professionaloutlook.com)

 

Job Title: Food Safety Manager
Employer: Schreiber Foods
Description: This individual will drive compliance to food safety requirements across Schreiber global facilities. Support and give guidance to the organization for all aspects of the HACCP system, all categories of food hazards (physical, biological, chemical, radiological), and related customer/supplier initiatives. Work with stakeholders to identify gaps and implement robust solutions
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field; 8+ years of experience in food manufacturing (safety and quality); minimum midlevel understanding of microbiology and food science
Contact: For questions, contact Susan Herman at Susan.Herman@schreiberfoods.com

 

Job Title: Regional Food Safety & Quality Manager
Employer: Schreiber Foods
Description: This individual will lead the implementation of sustainable food safety and quality processes across regional Schreiber facilities as well as selected product categories. Provide leadership and act as an interface between Enterprise Quality, plant leaders, partners, other support functions and customers. This position is located in Logan, UT and will travel to support our plants in AZ, TX, and CA around 50% of the time.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field. 10 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Contact: For questions, contact Susan Herman at Susan.Herman@schreiberfoods.com

 

Job Title: Regional Food Safety & Quality Manager
Employer: Schreiber Foods
Description: This individual will lead the implementation of sustainable food safety and quality processes across regional Schreiber facilities as well as selected product categories. Provide leadership and act as an interface between Enterprise Quality, plant leaders, partners, other support functions and customers. This position is located in Green Bay, WI and will travel to support our plants in Richland Center, WI and West Bend, WI.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field. 10 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Contact: For questions, contact Susan Herman at Susan.Herman@schreiberfoods.com

 

Job Title: Food Marketing Manager
Employer: USA Dry Pean and Lentil Council
Description: Responsible for developing and implementing the food marketing strategic plan of the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council, Inc.

Objective: To coordinate and execute the industry food marketing strategic plan.

Domestic Food Market Development

  • New Food Product Marketing- Develop new markets for food products using dry peas, lentils and chickpeas as an ingredient.
  • Technical Guidance- Provide technical advice to food manufacturers on applications for pulses, pulse flours and pulse fractionates, including travel to teach seminars and consulting with food manufacturers on product development and production.
  • Domestic Food Promotions- Coordinate consumer, food service, retail and manufacturing promotional activities including: (Recipe development, promotional literature, press kits, advertisements, etc.)
  • Domestic Trade Shows- Coordinate domestic trade show activity plan.
  • Domestic Trade Service and Promotions- Coordinate domestic trade service missions and events including national media requests and promotions.
  • Strategic Plan- Prepare the annual domestic promotion strategic plan and budget.
  • Grants- Write, edit and manage grant applications to achieve industry-marketing priorities.
  • Domestic Marketing Committee- Lead staff liaison for Industry Domestic Marketing Committee. Responsible for publishing meeting notices, agendas, and minutes in a timely fashion.
  • Domestic Marketing Files- Coordinate the proper filing of all industry food marketing activities.

International Food Market Development

  • Int’l Food Market Development. The position will help coordinate and execute the international market development efforts of the Council as it relates to human consumption and new product promotion, including travel to provide technical advice and consultation as needed.


Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Fiscal Control- Responsible for the fiscal management of the food marketing activity plan including cost control.
  • Office Operations- Assist management staff in areas of general office operation.
  • Travel. Participate in selected domestic and international activities in accordance with U.S. Department of Agriculture and USADPLC travel guidelines.


Requirements: Technical qualifications should include experience in food product development, technical seminars and consumer/institutional promotion. Knowledge of food science and human nutrition is required. The individual should demonstrate effective communication skills, both oral and written, experience in strategic planning, grant writing, project management and strong computer skills. Position includes travel.BS/MS or equivalent of 1-2 experience in food science/nutrition. Excellent Benefits!  Closing date: June 28, 2013 or until qualified pool identified. EOE
Deadline: June 28,2013
Contact: Submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to USADPLC, 2780 W. Pullman Rd., Moscow, Idaho 83843-4024. Tel. 208-882-3023. Email: mcgreevy@pea-lentil.com Website: www.pea-lentil.com