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 |
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Evaluation Research Specialist | Abacus Evaluation, UNC Chapel Hill, NC | Bachelor’s degree. Deadline April 5, 2024 | 3/25/2024 |
Nutritionist I | Granville Vance Public Health, Henderson, NC | Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition. | 3/25/2024 |
Research Assistants (2 positions) | Children’s Healthy Weight Research, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC | Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Deadline April 1, 2024 | 3/25/2024 |
Public Health Education Specialist (40009176) | Durham County Department of Public Health, Durham, NC | Graduation from four-year college with major in health education. Responsible for leading our Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal & Child Health work. | 3/21/2024 |
Public Health Education Specialist (40001000) | Durham County Department of Public Health, Durham, NC | Graduation from four-year college with major in health education. Chronic disease prevention experience, with a focus on worksite wellness, physical activity, and policy/environmental change activities. | 3/21/2024 |
Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Supervisor | FirstWave Innovations, Inc., Middlesex | BS degree in a Food Science-related field with a minimum of three years of food safety and quality assurance experience. Job is listed through Indeed. Search Firstwave Innovations. | 2/27/2024 |
Clinical Research Assistant (1 full-time and 1 part-time position) | CREATE (Collaborative Research to Facilitate Equity, Action, Trust and Engage-ment Team) | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., biology, psychology, public health) To submit your application, please send your CV/resume and a cover letter (optional) to create@wakehealth.edu. | 2/21/2024 |
Assistant/Associate Professor and Fermentation Specialist | Dept. of Food Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program/ university and pursuing a degree in Food Science/Food Engineering or other related majors. | 2/19/2024 |
Innovation (R&D) Internship Opportunity | Krispy Kreme, Charlotte | Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program/ university and pursuing a degree in Food Science/Food Engineering or other related majors. | 2/6/2024 |
Summer Internship Program | NC State Extension (multiple locations statewide) | Click for job description and general qualifications for internship program. Application deadline February 21, 2024. | 1/29/2024 |
DNPAO Nutrition and Physical Activity Traineeship | ASPHN | Visit the website for details and requirements. Application deadline March 1, 2024. | 1/29/2024 |
Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship | Stop Foodborne Illness | Visit the website for details and requirements. Application deadline April 5, 2024. | 1/29/2024 |
Food Science Postdoctoral Associate | Cornell University | PhD degree in food science & technology, biological sciences, molecular biology, physiology, or related field. | 1/29/2024 |
R&D Product Development Scientist Associate | Alamance Foods, Burlington, NC | Bachelor’s or master’s in Food Science or related majors, 0-2 years experience in the food industry, experience with dairy or dairy alternatives is preferred, experience with leadership is preferred. | 1/29/2024 |
R&D Commercialization Scientist Associate | Alamance Foods, Burlington, NC | Bachelor’s or master’s in Food Science or related majors, 0-2 years experience in the food industry, experience with dairy or dairy alternatives is preferred, experience with leadership or project management is preferred. | 1/29/2024 |
Research and Development Internship Summer 2024 | Alamance Foods, Burlington, NC | Pursing a bachelor’s or master’s in Food Science or related majors, experience with dairy or dairy alternatives is preferred, experience with project management is preferred. | 1/29/2024 |
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.