Scientist, Quality – Food Safety

Location: Glenview, Illinois, United States; Glenview R&D Center. Travel required up to 20% per year.

New hire base salary: $77,800–$97,300 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures food products supported by quality, food safety, and research and development functions.

What you will do

• Provide scientific and technical food safety support to US and Canadian business partners, suppliers, and external manufacturers.
• Review product and process designs with R&D and support Design Safety Assessments, product risk evaluations, specifications, and validated cooking instructions.
• Develop and validate HACCP plans and preventive controls, including cooking and formulation controls.
• Design and complete challenge, shelf-life, and validation studies to establish critical process limits and maintain CCP models.
• Validate microbiological test methods, including rapid and cultural methods, for the laboratory network.
• Monitor scientific and regulatory developments and advise business partners on food safety requirements and product changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant food safety or food product development experience.
• Knowledge and practical implementation experience with HACCP and food safety practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and experience with microbiology laboratory techniques and rapid test methods.
• Awareness of quality systems and processes such as ISO and Six Sigma.
• Strong communication, report writing, presentation, training, teamwork, and project management skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Food Microbiology.
• HACCP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave programs, flexible work arrangements, and training.
• 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
• Employee assistance, family support, wellbeing, learning, and recognition programs.
• Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and employment status.