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Mad Science

Summer Science Camp Instructor

MO · On-site

$20/hr

Free food & snacks Get Campers Excited About Science This Summer! Camp Schedule: * Camps are one week in duration, running multiple weeks throughout the summer. * Instructors will teach the same camp ...

High Liner Foods

Food Scientist

Portsmouth, NH

S. in Food Science or related degree * Seafood and Value-Added Coating Knowledge is a plus ... Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours * Volunteer hours * Learning and mentorship ...

High Liner Foods

Food Scientist

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

S. in Food Science or related degree * Seafood and Value-Added Coating Knowledge is a plus ... Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours * Volunteer hours * Learning and mentorship ...

High Liner Foods

Food Scientist

Portsmouth, NH

S. in Food Science or related degree * Seafood and Value-Added Coating Knowledge is a plus ... Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours * Volunteer hours * Learning and mentorship ...

Home Market Foods

Sr. R&D Food Scientist

Norwood, MA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Education and/or Experience Bachelors in Food Science required/Masters preferred. Prior experience ... government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

Folia Materials

Culinary Science Intern

Waltham, MA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Our packaging improves food quality by evenly distributing microwave energy during cooking while ... Science Interns - one for Summer 2026 and one for the Fall 2026 semester - to help test frozen ...

Mad Science

Summer Performer for Science Shows

MO · On-site

$22.50/hr

Free food & snacks Mad Science is now hiring part-time Actors/Entertainers to conduct dynamic ... For over 35 years, we have sparked imaginative learning through our summer camps, birthday parties ...

Folia Materials

Culinary Science Intern

Waltham, MA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Our packaging improves food quality by evenly distributing microwave energy during cooking while ... Science Interns - one for Summer 2026 and one for the Fall 2026 semester - to help test frozen ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer government 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 the difference between Summer Government Food Science vs Summer Food Safety Specialist?

AspectSummer Government Food ScienceSummer Food Safety Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Food Science or related field; sometimes certifications like ServSafeBachelor's in Food Safety, Microbiology, or related; often certifications like HACCP or ServSafe
Work EnvironmentGovernment labs, research facilities, regulatory agenciesFood manufacturing plants, regulatory agencies, quality assurance labs
Employer & Industry UsageFederal/state government agencies, research institutionsFood companies, government agencies, consulting firms

Summer Government Food Science roles focus on research, product development, and regulatory compliance within government agencies. In contrast, Summer Food Safety Specialists primarily work on ensuring food safety standards are met in manufacturing or regulatory settings. Both roles require related credentials and involve work in food industry environments, but their specific focus and employer types differ.

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Infographic showing various Summer Government Food Science job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,976 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Assistant / Associate Professor Food Biochemistry

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Normal, AL • On-site

$71K - $84K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Salary: $71,650.00 - $84,063.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300383
Department: Food & Animal Sciences
Opening Date: 11/25/2024
Description
Summary:
This is a 9-month, full-time faculty position 50% Teaching/50% Research in the Department of Food and Animal Sciences. Tenure status is negotibale based on qualifications. The selected candidate will be part of a dynamic team of Food Science scientists and educators committed to preparing students to assume research and leadership roles in the profession. The Department of Food and Animal Sciences is home to nationally ranked BS, MS and PhD degrees in Food Science and a leading producer of minority STEM/Food Science professionals. With externally funded training programs and a cadre of faculty committed to developing the next generation of Food Science professionals, the Department offers a fertile environment for transformative education, service and research. Opportunity will be available for summer appointments in the initial stages of the career.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Teach Food Science courses including Food Biochemistry and related courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Develop a multidisciplinary independent research program related to Food Biochemistry via generation of extramural research funds
  • Participate in interdisciplinary research activities in food science/Food Biochemistry.
  • Assist/advise undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Serve on committees as assigned.
  • Participate in student engagement, recruitment and retention activities
  • Execute any other duties and responsibilities that are assigned by the department chairperson
The candidate will also be required to have working knowledge & experience in the areas of Analytical Chemistry techniques and instrumentation, food enzymology and functional foods/protein chemistry, in-vivo and invitro models.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
  • Earned Doctorate degree in food science/food biochemistry.
  • Outstanding history of publication and grantsmanship
  • Experience in advisement of graduate students towards thesis and dissertations in the area of food enzymology and functional foods/protein chemistry.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrate evidence of scholarly productivity (peer-reviewed publications/funded grants) consistent with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor
  • Demonstrate evidence of curriculum development
  • Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship of students.
  • Demonstrate an ability to establish, maintain, and secure external funding to support research and training of students
  • Demonstrate an ability to meaningfully contribute to the advancement of Food Science
  • Demonstrate evidence of engagement in professional organizations/activities at the national level
  • Documented evidence of proficiency in Analytical Chemistry techniques and instrumentation and utilization of in-vivo and in-vitro models in research.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
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Do you have an outstanding history of publication and grantsmanship?
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Do you have an earned doctorate degree in food science/food biochemistry?
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Do you have experience in advisement of graduate students towards thesis and dissertations in the area of food enzymology and functional foods/protein chemistry?
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