Space Food Safety Technologist I
Vast(29 days ago)
About this role
The Space Food Safety Technologist I at Vast supports the development of systems for artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations and contributes to the company’s mission of enabling long-term human presence in low-Earth orbit. Based in Long Beach, this role is part of the Space Food Safety team supporting the Haven-1 program and future habitats. The position requires alignment with export control eligibility and close cross-functional collaboration within the organization.
Required Skills
- Inspections
- Quality Testing
- Recordkeeping
- Sampling
- Microbiology
- Chemical Testing
- Instrument Calibration
- Audits
- HACCP
- Collaboration
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Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or Related Field
- PCQI
- HACCP Course Certification
- SQF Practitioner
- U.S. Person
About Vast
vastspace.comVast develops next-generation space stations designed to enable long-term living, research, manufacturing, and commercial activity in orbit. The company focuses on building highly capable, modular habitats and infrastructure to support sustained human presence and thriving off Earth. Vast positions its stations as commercial-grade platforms for governments, researchers, industry, and future space travelers, pioneering the next step toward scalable orbital communities.