Associate FSQR Scientist

Target • Minneapolis, MN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate FSQR (Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory) Scientist helps ensure Target Owned Brand food labeling complies with relevant regulations and Target’s internal standards. The role has accountability for assigned products or categories and contributes to projects that advance labeling processes and systems, as well as labeling and claims guidance. The scientist interprets compliance and labeling regulations, developing regulatory knowledge with mentorship from senior, lead, and principal FSQR scientists.

The position works with internal colleagues, external vendors, and cross-functional teams to review product specifications and labeling, packaging materials, digital copy, and marketing promotions. It also supports regulatory and nutrition reviews, competitive assessments, process improvements, and food recall coverage. The role maintains labeling guidance and marketplace knowledge, builds partner relationships, and promotes Target’s values and FSQR compliance.

This position uses a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day arrangement, with work performed both onsite at the assigned Target HQ Minnesota location and virtually according to role, team, and task needs. Work duties must be performed within the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of food labeling, regulatory, or product development experience in the food or retail industry.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to assess situations and offer solutions for sustainable improvement.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a growth mindset.
• Ability to interpret technical content and apply knowledge.
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects and consistently meet timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• General understanding of food labeling requirements and some experience with food regulatory compliance and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve product specifications and labeling information, including nutrition facts, ingredient declarations, allergens, and claims, as well as packaging proofs and key-lines for assigned products or categories.
• Communicate labeling requirements and necessary changes to internal colleagues and external vendor partners.
• Review and approve product digital copy and marketing promotions.
• Collaborate with senior FSQR scientists, colleagues, cross-functional teams, and vendors to resolve labeling questions or discrepancies.
• Complete competitive assessments, regulatory or nutrition reviews, and other assignments supporting project strategies and labeling and regulatory claims guidance.
• Participate in projects to improve internal FSQR programs, processes, and systems.
• Develop and maintain regulatory, labeling, nutrition, and marketplace knowledge for assigned product areas.
• Maintain Target labeling guides and related documents.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners through active engagement and effective communication to share knowledge and gather perspectives.
• Use Best Methods, resources, and available data to identify process issues and support remedial action.
• Provide food recall coverage and after-hours food recall support as needed.
• Model and promote a culture that champions Target’s values and FSQR compliance.
• Perform other responsibilities that support the FSQR team purpose, as assigned.
• Respond constructively to challenges and change, accept constructive feedback, and seek opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level