Perfect Day is close to commercializing its first animal-free dairy
protein products and we are seeking an intelligent, motivated,
enthusiastic scientist to join our Food Development team. The ideal
candidate will be driven and will do what it takes to contribute to a
small team in a fast paced, startup environment.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION:
- With guidance help deliver R&D plans and strategies. Characterize
food proteins and food ingredients. Benchmark & develop product
application, especially ready to drink dairy beverages, using those
characterized food ingredients from concept through
commercialization.
- Apply knowledge of food ingredients, food products & food
manufacturing processes to design experiments, plan & conduct
experiments to demonstrate the effectiveness of the functional
properties of microflora-based proteins in above dairy & food
product applications.
- Use bench top, analytical & pilot plant tools to conduct the
experiments.
- Get trained to perform sensory, food safety review & shelf life
validation, write ingredient & finished good specification, develop
product application material
- Coordinating activities to bring projects to completion, while
working in a collegial team environment and proactively keeping
everyone on the same page.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree with 3 years' experience in Food science or related
field, BS degree and 0-3 years in Food science or related field.
Candidates with hands on food analytical lab and food pilot plant
experience preferred.
- Basic understanding of food ingredients, food analytical tools, food
microbiology, unit operations in food processing, product
formulation of dairy and other food products.
- Candidate must possess experience with food protein functional
property characterization & dried pre-mixes
- Candidate must possess a high level of technical aptitude, excellent
communication, organization, and collaborative skills, and
demonstrated ability to innovate, troubleshoot, and thrive in a
dynamic cross-functional team environment.
- Ability to think and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
- Maintain a high degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to
detail.
- Capable of high performance in independent work and in team setting.
- Ability to step up and do any activities as assigned including but
not limited to -- lab supply management, ingredient weighing,
batching, recipe development, food processing, storage, shelf life,
material characterization, shipping & utensils cleaning as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Position requires the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods,
climb, kneel, bend, and consistently lift up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Position located in a mix of typical laboratory, workshop and
kitchen environments, and requires a tolerance for high worker
traffic, close quarters, noise, odors, dust, and varying room
temperatures and lighting.
How to apply
