Food Science Job at Ferrero, USA
Interested in building a career in food quality, chemistry, and laboratory analysis? The FSQ Chemistry Analyst role at Ferrero Careers offers a great opportunity to work in food safety and quality testing. This Food Science Job in the USA focuses on chemical and physical analysis of food products and raw materials. You will ensure compliance with food safety standards and support quality monitoring programs. It is ideal for candidates with a background in chemistry, food science, or biology. This role also provides exposure to advanced lab instruments and quality systems.
About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world.
Job Details:
- Role: FSQ Chemistry Analyst
- Job ID: 74978
- Location: Bloomington, Illinois, USA (On-site)
- Work Type: Full-time (Permanent)
- Experience: 1–3 years preferred
- Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 per year
About the Role:
The FSQ Chemistry Analyst is a key functional position in Ferrero Quality Organization responsible for chemical, physical, and sensorial evaluation of finished products, in-process products, packaging, and raw material samples.
The person in this role will execute the factory’s Chemical and Physical monitoring program for finished products, raw materials, and packaging materials. They will work in close coordination with the Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure all materials at inbound, in process, and Finished Products are compliant with Ferrero Food Safety and Quality Standards.
Main Responsibilities in this Job:
- Under the guidance of the Laboratory and Incoming Manager, this position will ensure that all chemical-physical methods meet Ferrero and analyte-method requirements.
- Responsible for Chemical/Physical and Packaging laboratory operation, such as Good Laboratory Practices, Laboratory safety, method compliance, Ferrero group requirements, including but not limited to instrument calibrations, method improvement, non-conformance management, and continuous improvements.
- Manage sample submissions for internal and external testing, reporting of results, and out-of-specification notifications in this Food Science Job at Ferrero Careers.
- Maintain internal control protocols through record-keeping, troubleshooting, and issue escalation.
- Perform chemical-physical testing in the laboratory and work to develop new methods for in-house testing.
- Provide support to the facility in implementing, maintaining, and auditing good manufacturing practices (GMP).
- Actively support and participate in the facility’s Total Quality effort, including Quality Policy and factory objectives in this Food Science Job in the USA.
- Provide support to the facility’s continuous improvement program. Continuously strive to improve customer/supplier relationships and business processes.
- Lead and facilitate a safe laboratory environment by adhering to all PPE requirements as required in active chemical SDS, Good Laboratory Practices, Ferrero Group guidelines, and OSHA, where required at Ferrero Careers.
- Ensure that any activities with environmental impact are communicated and carried out in accordance with the environmental management system. Work closely with the Environmental Manager to facilitate hazardous waste management in this Food Science Job.
About You:
- B.S. Degree in Biology, Food Science, or other Science-Based Degree.
- Advanced knowledge of chemical-physical lab procedures.
- Ability to conduct and interpret QC analyses for raw materials, in‑process, and finished products, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Understanding of OOS escalation processes and fundamentals of corrective/preventive action.
- Ability to operate laboratory analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, NIR, titrators, pH meters, balances, ovens, muffle furnaces, and related equipment.
- Understanding of chemical properties, reactions, safety profiles, and transformation processes.
- Ability to prepare reagents, solutions, and standards and perform method troubleshooting is required for this Food Science Job.
- Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP/HARPC strongly preferred.
- Understanding of hazardous waste handling, chemical hygiene requirements, and safe lab operations.
- 1-3 years progressive experience in a Chemical laboratory Environment (unless education and practice in university are higher than the minimum required above).
- Food manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
- Microbiology experience is an asset.
- Experience with the SAP QM Module is an asset.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.
Benefits & Perks of the Job:
The base salary range for this position is $55,000 – $65,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
In addition to base salary, they offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.
