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Kelly Services

Sr. Manager of Quality

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$130/hr

Salary: $130-160k Schedule: Full-Time Hybrid/remote Overview Our client is an industry-leading ... Bachelor's degree in Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biology, Food Science, or a ...

Kelly Services

Sr. Manager of Quality

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$130/hr

Salary: $130-160k Schedule: Full-Time Hybrid/remote Overview Our client is an industry-leading ... Bachelor's degree in Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biology, Food Science, or a ...

7-ELEVEN

Fresh Food QA Manager

FL · Remote

Registered Sanitarian, Certified Professional of Food Safety or similar certifications; degree preferred in Food Science, Environmental Science, Biology, or similar. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

OLLY

Temporary Supplier Quality Specialist

$34 - $42/hr

... Food Science, Regulatory Affairs or other closely related discipline) or equivalent experience ... Remote, USA HOURS: 40/hours a week. MANAGER: Supplier Quality Director PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must ...

Archer Daniels Midland

Execute desktop and remote supplier verification activities in support of the Supplier Verification ... Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, Business, or a related field ...

JBT Marel Corporation

DSI Applications Engineer

$75K - $90K/yr

Requirements for the role BS degree in Engineering, Food Science, Poultry Science, or Meat Science ... This position is remote #LI-Remote #LI-KF1 We are committed to our employees and will provide you ...

Archer Daniels Midland

Account Manager, Food Ingredients - Fargo, ND or Minneapolis, MN or Remote Drive Growth. Build ... Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, or related field required. * Strong communication ...

JBT Marel Corporation

Applications Engineer, Poultry

$75K - $90K/yr

Requirements for the role * BS degree in Engineering, Food Science, Poultry Science, or Meat ... This position is fully remote, and we ask that you travel approximately 90% of the time * #LI ...

ExtensisHR

Account Manager

Great Neck, NY · Remote

$110K - $150K/yr

Four-year degree in chemistry, food science, marketing, business, or other related discipline ... Remote (U.S.-based) Compensation: The base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 , with ...

Wego Chemical Group

Account Manager

Great Neck, NY · Remote

$110K - $150K/yr

Four-year degree in chemistry, food science, marketing, business, or other related discipline ... Remote (U.S.-based) Compensation: The base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 , with ...

Wego Chemical Group

Account Manager

Great Neck, NY · Remote

$110K - $150K/yr

Four-year degree in chemistry, food science, marketing, business, or other related discipline ... Remote (U.S.-based) Compensation: The base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 , with ...

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The role is based in North America (remote role with significant travel). Be part of a ... Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Veterinary Science, or ...

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As of Jun 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote food science in the United States is $22.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Food Science job?

A Remote Food Science job involves applying food science principles, such as food safety, product development, and quality control, while working from a remote location. Professionals might conduct research, analyze data, collaborate with teams virtually, and ensure compliance with food regulations. Common roles include food technologists, regulatory specialists, and research scientists. These jobs often require strong analytical skills, knowledge of food chemistry and microbiology, and proficiency with digital collaboration tools. Remote Food Scientists may work for food manufacturers, research institutions, or regulatory agencies.

What are the common daily responsibilities for someone in a Remote Food Science role?

A typical day for a Remote Food Science professional may include developing and reviewing formulations, analyzing ingredient data, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. You will regularly collaborate with cross-functional teams such as R&D, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs through virtual meetings and digital platforms. In addition, remote food scientists may be tasked with conducting literature reviews or sensory data analysis. This structure allows for focused, flexible work while maintaining strong communication with colleagues and stakeholders.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Food Science position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Food Science professional, you need a solid background in food chemistry, product development, and quality assurance, usually supported by a degree in food science or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools, laboratory management systems, and food safety certifications such as HACCP or SQF is often required. Strong written communication, critical thinking, and self-motivation are key soft skills for remote collaboration and effective problem-solving. These skills ensure research accuracy, regulatory compliance, and productivity while working independently from a remote location.

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Principal Nutrition Scientist

Principal Nutrition Scientist

Ocean Spray Cranberries

Lakeville, MA • On-site, Remote

$105K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Ocean Spray rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 384 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Principal Nutrition Scientist! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.

Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote.

The Principal Nutrition Scientist will lead nutritional research initiatives for the Cooperative. You will analyze research needs and develop strategy for research to support product development efforts pertaining to Cooperative products and functional ingredients including but not limited to evaluating scientific literature, developing research strategy, conducting clincal trials and analyzing outcomes to support messaging. You will build relationships with external stakeholders and research units, substantiate health claims for products, and ensure nutritional regulatory compliance. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and identify health innovations for a competitive industry advantage.

A Day in the Life...

  • Provides strategic direction for nutrition research activities to promote new and current areas of cranberry health benefits and other health promoting functional ingredients. Drives long term health positioning and competitive advantage.
  • Define research agenda based on enterprise direction and influence innovation pipeline. Coordinate and support basic and clinical research activities by initiating new collaborations, reviewing literature and attending conferences
  • Coordinate and execute nutrition policy activities in cross functional teams to provide technical support for development and marketing of innovative health products globally.
  • Provide direction for development of substantiation for functional ingredients to support marketing claims and regulatory approvals globally.
  • Establish good working relationships with academic influencers and external collaborators.
  • Provide nutrition technical expertise to cross functional team members for evaluation of emerging technology to support health innovations, product innovations, and sustainability.
  • Familiar with patent search, analysis and mapping. Relay opinion on claims and patent interpretations.
  • Plan nutrition research activities to promote new and current areas of cranberry health benefits and other health promoting functional ingredients. Execution and leadership for development and support of research and claims.

What We Are Looking For:

Required

  • Show depth and breadth of knowledge in nutrition science and help transmit and implement solutions to business challenges.
  • Educational training in nutrition, biochemistry, human health or biology
  • Clinical design and biostatistics.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong execution and management skills
  • Demonstrated strategic and innovation mindset and ability to engage and influence external collaborators
  • Ability to influence, mentor and guide cross-functional strategic alignment

Preferred

  • Deep knowledge of nutrition and claims regulations
  • Working knowledge of food science, analytical chemistry or food technology
  • Understanding of nutrition and policy landscape and ability to navigate and influence to support business needs.
  • Project management and strategic planning skills
  • Leadership and mentorship skills
  • Strategic and creative mindset
  • Ability to manage ambiguity

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy (Required)

Work Experience:

At least 5 Years of Experience

Annual Salary:

$105,800 - $145,420

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

  • Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs

    • Health, Dental and Vision insurance

    • Health savings account

    • Flexible spending account

    • Life and accident insurance

    • Employee assistance program

    • Telehealth services

    • 1:1 health coaching

    • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life

  • 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end

  • Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses

  • Flexible scheduling options

  • Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)

  • Holiday pay for 12 holidays

  • Career development and growth opportunities

  • Tuition/Education assistance programs

  • Access to LinkedIn Learning

  • Scholarship programs for children of employees

  • Parental leave

  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.

  • Adoption assistance

  • Bereavement leave

  • Up to $300 fitness reimbursement

  • Up to $300 massage reimbursement

  • Employee appreciation events

  • Employee discounts

  • Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

  • Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
  • Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
  • Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
  • Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

For MA Applicants - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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