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Technical Services Specialist

Are you highly organized, data-savvy, and driven by process excellence? The Almond Board of California is seeking a Technical Services Specialist to support its quality and food safety initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services, this key role operates at the intersection of science, compliance, and industry service. If you're passionate about making an impact in food safety, research, and quality assurance at the heart of California’s almond industry, apply today.

What you’ll be doing: 

  • Coordinate and manage audit schedules and compliance tracking for the Almond Board’s Pasteurization and Pre-Export Check (PEC) programs.
  • Administer research and contract projects, track budgets, gather data, and ensure deliverables stay on target.
  • Maintain data systems and technical resources—crafting reports, charts, and presentations for committees and industry events.
  • Collaborate with experts, inspectors, and processors across the almond industry to ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
  • Review and monitor validation reports and audit findings, supporting stakeholders to meet safety and compliance standards.

Our ideal candidate requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree in science, data management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3–5 years in food safety, regulatory auditing, QA, or technical services.
  • Top-tier organizational and data analysis skills, especially with Excel, databases, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • The ability to manage details without losing sight of deadlines and big-picture goals.

Why ABC?

The Almond Board of California is a respected industry association that globally promotes California Almonds on behalf of over 7,600 growers and 100 processors under the supervision of the US Department of Agriculture. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and generous benefit programs to our valued team members. 

For immediate confidential consideration please apply online at

 https://secure.onehcm.com/ta/ALMOND.careers?ApplyToJob=738340297

or 

careers@almondboard.com

ABC is an equal employment employer AA/EEO