Job Description
R&D Food Technologist at ScanHalal
ScanHalal is a halal certification organization based in Oak Brook, Illinois, dedicated to verifying the halal integrity of food products and ingredients for manufacturers and brands.
Role Overview
As an R&D Food Technologist, you will support product development and halal compliance operations from formulation through production test runs, manufacturing start-up, and ongoing operations. Your work spans laboratory science, quality assurance, and halal certification verification.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily quality checks on raw materials and finished products, documenting and reporting results
- Manage non-conforming product records and coordinate corrective actions
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory testing equipment
- Prepare and organize all documentation required for third-party halal certification audits
- Evaluate halal applications for new product items, assessing whether ingredients, processing aids, and production conditions meet Islamic dietary standards
- Support plant production runs and participate in product development test batches
- Conduct monthly food safety audits
- Ensure both halal integrity and quality assurance standards are maintained throughout manufacturing processes
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in food science, chemical engineering, or a closely related field (preferred); or 2–5 years of hands-on quality assurance experience in high-speed food manufacturing
- A combination of relevant education and practical experience is acceptable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Solid data analysis capabilities
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with halal certification processes or familiarity with Islamic dietary requirements is a strong advantage
Position Details
- Full-time, on-site role
- Location: Oak Brook, Illinois, USA