Entry Level Food Science Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

We're hiring a Quality Technician to support food safety and product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a great opportunity for:

✅ Candidates with experience in Quality, QA/QC, GMP-regulated manufacturing, food production, or laboratory environments

✅ Recent graduates with a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, or another science field who have basic lab experience and want to build a career in Quality

**No degree is required for candidates with relevant industry experience!

• Collect samples from production lines and perform quality inspections
• Conduct basic laboratory testing on food products and ingredients
• Monitor GMPs, sanitation practices, and food safety standards
• Document test results and complete quality records
• Calibrate and verify basic quality equipment
• Identify quality issues and communicate findings to production teams
• Support audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Help ensure products meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements

Option 1: Experience-Based

• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, food manufacturing, laboratory work, or a GMP/FDA-regulated environment
• Knowledge of GMPs, quality systems, inspections, or documentation practices

OR

Option 2: Entry-Level Science Graduate

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related scientific field
• Basic laboratory experience through coursework, internships, research, or previous employment
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility during the shift
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

• Initial training on 1st shift (approximately 4 weeks)
• Permanent schedule on 3rd shift
• Rotating 2-on / 2-off schedule
• Every other weekend required

• Great opportunity for recent science graduates
• Hands-on laboratory and quality experience
• Training provided
• Exposure to food safety, GMPs, and regulatory compliance
• Opportunity to grow within Quality and Food Safety

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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