Career Opportunities
The Places You’ll Go
Many alumni have launched their careers in the food and pharmaceutical industries, clinical research, non-profit programs, healthcare fields, and regulatory agencies. Many work as food process innovators, product developers, regulatory agents, or laboratory researchers.
Food Science graduates are often employed by prominent companies such as Kraft, Unilever, and Frito-Lay. Others join regulatory agencies such as the FDA and USDA striving to strengthen food safety standards.
Bioprocessing Science graduates are desired by biotech companies at the forefront of new technologies, such as Biogen, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and Novozymes. Careers in bioprocessing and biotechnology could lead to important solutions for global issues, such as climate change, food and energy security, and infectious diseases.
Graduates of Nutrition Sciences often earn positions in clinical trials research, the healthcare industry, or non-profit development. Many go on to pursue professional or graduate studies as registered dietitians and physician assistants.
See where you can go with a degree from FBNS.
Job Opportunities
Current Openings
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| Position | Organization | Degree Qualifications | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientist Intern | Carolina Copacking, Henderson, NC | Currently enrolled in an academic program for Food Science and or Food Engineering. | 6/27/2024 |
| Food Scientist | Carolina Copacking, Henderson, NC | Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, biology, chemistry, or a related field. | 6/27/2024 |
| Extension Agent- Food Security Coordinator | Orange County Cooperative Extension, Orange County, NC | Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with five years of relevant experience. | 6/19/2024 |
| R&D Tech Services Scientist/Engineer | Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, Tarboro, NC | Degree in Food Science or related field preferred, minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing environment | 6/17/2024 |
| R&D Commercialization Scientist | Alamance Foods, Burlington, NC | Bachelors or Masters in Food Science or related majors. | 6/11/2024 |
| Quality Assurance Supervisor | Krispy Kreme, Winston-Salem, NC | Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, or related field preferred. | 6/09/2024 |
| Sr. Analyst, Food Safety & Quality | Krispy Kreme, Charlotte, NC | Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field preferred. Minimum 5 years in a production facility. | 5/15/2024 |
| Sanitation Manager, Global Food Safety & Quality | Krispy Kreme, Charlotte, NC | Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field preferred. Minimum 5 years in a production facility. | 5/15/2024 |
| Food Safety Supervisor | Krispy Kreme, Indianapolis, IN | Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or other Food Science related field and/or 5+ years’ experience. | 5/15/2024 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in Food Engineering | USDA-ARS, Manhattan, KS | Candidates within 4 years of Ph.D. completion or will complete their Ph.D. by Fall 2025 will be given priority. | 5/15/2024 |
| Clinical Educator in Dietetics | Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC | Master’s degree in Nutrition Sciences/Dietetics. Credentialed by CDR as active Registered Dietitian. | 5/15/2024 |
| Science Group Leader – Consumer & Product Insights | Science New Zealand, Auckland NZ | A postgraduate qualification (ideally a PhD in Science) and high achievement in a relevant science area. | 5/15/2024 |
| Tenure-Track Assistant Professor | Nutrition Program, Hunter College, CUNY | Earned doctoral degree in Nutrition, or closely related field. | 5/13/2024 |
| Registered Dietitian Nutritionist | Chrysalis Center for Counseling, Wilmington, NC | Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or a related field; Master’s degree preferred; Registered Dietitian (RD) license/certification required. | 5/6/2024 |
| Research Communications Specialist | Global Food Research Program, UNC Chapel Hill, NC | BS degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. | 5/6/2024 |
| Food Technologist | Tulkoff Food Products, Inc., Baltimore, MD | BS degree in food science, food technology or equivalent majors. | 5/6/2024 |
| Postdoctoral Positions (3 positions) | UC Davis, Food Science and Technology | 1. Chemical/Food/Ag Engineering 2. Food/Plant Microbiology 3. Chemistry | 5/6/2024 |
| Quality (QA) Technician | Crump Group, Inc. | Bachelor of Science/Diploma in food sciences (preferred), minimum 3 years related experience and/or training is required. (view job description) | 4/2/2024 |
External job boards that may benefit FBNS students and graduates include:
As we foster relationships with leaders in industry and our alumni, many reach out directly to recruit FBNS talent. The below openings are sent directly from our contacts and updated on a regular basis. Positions will be removed once the posting has closed or after two months of promotion, whichever occurs first.
NC State’s Career Development Center
NC State’s Career Development Center offers ePACK, a system that allows you to search and apply for internships and jobs, schedule appointments with career counselors and on-campus interviews with employers, and find career fairs and related events.
Professional Organizations
Professional organizations aim to advance a profession and support the interests of those working in that profession. They facilitate innovation, communication, and connection.
Popular Organizations for FBNS Students and Alumni
- American Chemical Society
- American Dairy Science Association
- American Society for Microbiology
- American Society for Nutrition
- Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center
- International Association of Food Protection
- Institute of Food Technologists
- International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
Competitions
Competitions allow students to gain experience, connect their interests to real-world projects, and potentially gain recognition.