Food Safety Technician (Contract 1 Year)
Job Location:
Bothell, WA - USA
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Job Summary
As Food Safety Technician youll play a key role in protecting product integrity and ensuring every batch meets our high standards. You will:
- Prepare and test batch samples for quality consistency and safety
- Maintain and execute in-house microbiological testing programs
- Organize and manage raw materials and sample inventory
- Complete accurate documentation and support compliance requirements
- Collaborate with Sales Operations and Management to support product quality
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Lab and pilot equipment including process equipment and process and product testing requirements.
- Sound understanding of food science discipline.
- General understanding of food laws and regulations.
- Mathematics and scientific weights and measurements.
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
ABILITY TO:
- Duplicate formulas and make changes to existing formulas to meet target flavor profile.
- Accurately document formulas specifications and operating procedures.
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Accurately perform mathematical and scientific calculations.
- Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Effectively organize plan and execute.
- Use computers and computer software including word processing spreadsheets and databases.
- Meet behaviors established in NWNs performance management and development process.
EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATION/LICENSES AND TRAINING:
- A bachelors degree in a science-related discipline is highly preferred.
- Minimum of one year of experience in food science focusing on preparing and testing samples and ensuring quality of food products.
- Prior training and/or experience in HACCP and GFSI is preferred.
PAY INFORMATION
Salary range: $58600 to $82000 annually*
Target Starting Range: $58600 to $62000 annually
*This range reflects the full pay scale for all roles within this positions grade. The actual salary offer will consider various factors such as experience and if applicable location.
BENEFITS INFORMATION
Northwest Naturals LLC offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical/vision dental flexible spending accounts life disability retirement (401(k) and profit-sharing) voluntary insurance wellness program employee assistance program tuition reimbursement charitable gift matching bonus program paid time off (15 days per year) volunteer time off (1 day per year) and paid holidays (10 days per year).
The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends in part on the specific requirements for the job the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Northwest Naturals LLC does not employ individuals under the age of 18.
Northwest Naturals LLC is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process please contact Human Resources at: or .
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