Field-Based Food Safety Inspector — Protect Public Health

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Food Safety Inspector (Food Industry Field Scientist) role within MDARD is a field-based position that conducts regulatory inspections of retail stores, bakeries, warehouses, and food processing plants in Michigan to ensure safe, wholesome food and compliance with state laws. This field position operates from a home workstation and follows established procedures to meet timely quality standards.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate enhanced observation, listening, communication, sound

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the listed fields is required.
• Residence in Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, or Jackson County or willingness to relocate within 10 months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect retail stores, bakeries, warehouses, and food processing plants for sanitation and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate foodborne illnesses and consumer complaints and enforce packaging/labeling rules.
• Follow standard operating procedures from a home workstation and meet performance standards.

Skills

Observation

Listening

Communication

Decision making

Risk prioritization

Conflict handling

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree in animal science, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental health, food science/technology, microbiology, toxicology, veterinary science, or related field (10 credits biology/chemistry)

Job description

The Food Safety Inspector (Food Industry Field Scientist) role within MDARD is a field-based position that conducts regulatory inspections of retail stores, bakeries, warehouses, and food processing plants in Michigan to ensure safe, wholesome food and compliance with state laws. This field position operates from a home workstation and follows established procedures to meet timely quality standards.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate enhanced observation, listening, communication, sound