Job Description
Food Safety Technician
Location: Bothell, WA
Pay Rate: $25.50 – $30.00 / hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Assignment Duration: 4 Months
Position Overview
The Food Safety Technician is responsible for preparing and testing batch juice concentrate samples to ensure product consistency, quality, and safety attributes are met. Working primarily in an FDA-regulated laboratory environment, this position performs routine chemical and physical property testing, maintains in-house microbiological testing protocols, and supports raw material organization and data entry.
Key Responsibilities
- Sample Testing & Analysis: Perform routine chemical testing on custom juice concentrate blends (pH, brix, acidity, flavor profile evaluation). Conduct microbiological testing as applicable based on experience.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure batch samples meet established safety, consistency, and client specifications.
- Data Management: Accurately log test results, specifications, and formulas in Microsoft Excel and specialized software.
- Communication & Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, management, and co-manufacturing facilities.
- Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA regulations, and workplace safety standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related scientific discipline highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of laboratory experience in food science/manufacturing, or equivalent lab internship experience.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word); familiarity with lab and pilot testing equipment. Knowledge of HACCP and GFSI standards is preferred.
- Key Attributes: Strong mathematical/scientific calculation abilities, high attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
- Screening: Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and be open to random drug screenings per FDA plant standards.
NuWest Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Telehealth Access
- Dedicated Recruiter Support
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- Free Onsite Parking
Who We Are
NuWest places healthcare professionals in some of the most competitive markets, at award-winning facilities, earning top pay. Whether you're ready for your next travel experience, looking to take a local assignment, wanting to explore shift or per diem work, or interested in seeing what permanent or temp-to-hire roles are available, our award-winning NuWest team has you covered.
What We Believe
We believe our 30+ years of experience makes a difference in your healthcare job search. We believe one size does not fit all, so we carefully match your unique needs and strengths with our top hospitals and health systems. We believe in long-term relationships over transactional exchanges. And we believe that better workforce solutions lead to better patient care, safer working conditions, and healthier communities.
What You Can Expect
NuWest is committed to your overall satisfaction—to meeting and exceeding your expectations.
- Responsiveness: No one likes to get ghosted. We promise you updates every step of the way.
- Transparency: Open and honest communication - no surprises!
- Career Guidance: We coach based on strengths and goals to get you where you want to go!