Latest Job Opening for Food & Beverage Industry  Job #05025 About our client Our client is a privately owned food consulting service provider. The company has been in operation for less than 25 years and has 200 – 500 employees. Position Location Scientist Technical Services Nearest Metro City: San Antonio, TX Salary Reports to Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience Executive Responsibilities 1) Support analytical laboratory processes including: technology, methodology, laboratory proficiency measurements, research and scientific processes 2) Ensure the company network of laboratories maintains progressive microbiological and chemistry testing of food products and environmental samples 3) Responsible for application and evaluation of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies used in analysis of food products as they relate to accreditation, certification, and proficiency testing 4) Coordinate the design and implementation of proficiency programs within the laboratory network; facilitate technical evaluation of the Quality System 5) Identify and evaluate new technology to ensure the company offers the latest testing to its customer base 6) Identify, prepare, and present technical in-service training for all levels of the organization in the different departments; special research projects & scientific reports Requirements 1) Advanced studies in food science and/or microbiological analysis preferred 2) Applied food analysis experience with multiple food types and multiple laboratories preferred 3) International food processing and retail experience preferred 4) Five years of industrial food safety and quality assurance preferred 5) M.S degree in food science or related field (microbiology, chemistry, or agriculture) required