Quality Systems Specialist (Food Science)

Location: United States; covers bakeries in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Requires 60% travel for plant trials, validations, and cross-functional project support.

Salary: $94,300–$122,600 annually.

Company

Produces and distributes branded bakery products through bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes across the United States.

What you will do

• Conduct finished-product and ingredient testing, including pH, water activity, texture, shelf life, and yeast and mold analysis.
• Evaluate reformulation impacts on shelf life and mold control using ingredient functionality knowledge.
• Support formulation development, optimization, scale-up, bench-top trials, and plant validations.
• Analyze product and process data, identify trends, and support statistical analysis and Design of Experiments.
• Prepare technical reports with actionable recommendations and support process-control and analytical-method updates.
• Collaborate with QFS, Operations, R&D, and Baking Technology teams to troubleshoot product issues and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience with analytical testing and food microbiology, including yeast and mold detection.
• Knowledge of bakery systems, shelf-life control, and ingredient functionality.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel and Minitab.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to travel 60% and support bakery operations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

Nice to have

• Experience with Design of Experiments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Safe and inclusive work environment with opportunities for associate development.