Senior Food Scientist — 3A Compliance & Equipment Training

Novolex; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Senior Food Scientist to provide Food Science and Food Engineering expertise to the Equipment group. You will consult with customers, sales, service, and engineering on food safety issues and PMO/3A compliance.

You will keep current on 3A standards, PMO changes, and sanitary system design while supporting field troubleshooting and engineering training. Travel up to 50% is possible as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or closely related discipline is required.
• Active membership in the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is required.
• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in Food Safety, Dairy Science, Dairy Processing, or related food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to engineering on sanitary system design and PMO/3A compliance.
• Consult with sales and customers on food science concepts and engineering issues.
• Stay up to date on PMO changes and 3A standards affecting equipment.
• Troubleshoot food science problems with service teams and customers.
• Develop and deliver 3A-compliant design training for engineering staff.
• Train engineers to diagnose food science issues in the field.
• Organize on-site workshops and training sessions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Adaptability

Learning agility

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related

IFT membership

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Senior Food Scientist to provide Food Science and Food Engineering expertise to the Equipment group. You will consult with customers, sales, service, and engineering on food safety issues and PMO/3A compliance.

You will keep current on 3A standards, PMO changes, and sanitary system design while supporting field troubleshooting and engineering training. Travel up to 50% is possible as part of this role.