Food Technologist

FurstStaffing; Town of Monticello (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FurstStaffing is seeking a Food Technologist to support the Product Development team in food safety, formulation, sensory evaluation, and regulatory documentation. The role will manage day-to-day technical tasks to accelerate innovation and enable successful launches as the company expands into new product categories.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field with 2-5 years in food manufacturing or R&D, strong knowledge of FDA labeling rules, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or R&D (dairy or refrigerated foods preferred)
• Strong understanding of food safety, shelf-life validation, and regulatory labeling
• Experience with Genesis or similar nutritional software
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Knowledge of FDA labeling rules (21 CFR 101) preferred
• Experience conducting or supporting sensory evaluation preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in sensory programs to support development and shelf-life validation
• Perform new item risk assessments and ensure HACCP and food safety compliance
• Review and approve raw materials for functionality, safety, and regulatory alignment
• Create and maintain FDA-compliant Nutrition Facts Panels and ingredient statements
• Design and execute shelf-life and challenge studies, including microbiological and stability testing
• Champion daily sensory evaluation of materials and finished goods for quality and consistency
• Apply culinary intuition to evaluate flavor, texture, and overall eating experience
• Serve as a primary contact for supplier and customer inquiries related to food safety and product quality
• Troubleshoot formulations and support seamless scale-up from R&D to production

Job description

The Food Technologist will support the Product Development team by executing key technical workflows across food safety, formulation, sensory, and regulatory documentation. This role will manage day-to-day technical tasks that accelerate innovation and enable successful launches as we expand into new product categories.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in sensory programs to support development and shelf‑life validation
• Perform new item risk assessments and ensure HACCP and food safety compliance
• Review and approve raw materials for functionality, safety, and regulatory alignment
• Create and maintain FDA‑compliant Nutrition Facts Panels and ingredient statements
• Design and execute shelf‑life and challenge studies, including microbiological and stability testing
• Champion daily sensory evaluation of materials and finished goods for quality and consistency
• Apply culinary intuition to evaluate flavor, texture, and overall eating experience
• Serve as a primary contact for supplier and customer inquiries related to food safety and product quality
• Troubleshoot formulations and support seamless scale‑up from R&D to production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field (Dairy Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, Food Engineering, Culinary Science, etc.)
• 2-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or R&D (dairy or refrigerated foods preferred)
• Strong understanding of food safety, shelf‑life validation, and regulatory labeling
• Experience with Genesis or similar nutritional software
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail‑oriented
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Knowledge of FDA labeling rules (21 CFR 101) preferred
• Experience conducting or supporting sensory evaluation preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods