We are looking for a passionate and experienced food scientist to join
our New Product Development team. Candidates who understand food
chemistry, ingredient functionalities (preferably proteins), processing
principals and evaluation tools (texture, sensory, etc.) and who are not
hesitant to make, tweak and demo various food concepts/products are
encouraged to apply.
Location: South San Francisco, CA
FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt
Reports to: Director of New Product Development
Role and Responsibilities
As a key member of the New Product Development team, you will be tasked
with:
- Ingredient characterization tests (e.g. solubility, viscosity, pH,
foaming, gelation, emulsification, etc.).
- Evaluation of ingredient performance in food model systems (e.g.
texture, sensory, etc.).
- Development of formulation and process specifications for various
food applications (e.g. bakery, meat/meat analogues, beverages,
cheeses, etc.).
- Preparation of demo samples for customers and investors.
- Summarizing and reporting results to internal and external
stakeholders.
- Cross-functional work with Quality and Regulatory, Marketing and
Manufacturing on new product development and launch.
- Collaboration with suppliers and vendors to effectively source
materials and services.
- Collaboration with research institutions to conduct analytical as
well as nutritional testing as needed.
- Ensure compliance with food laws and regulations.
- Other assigned tasks as needed.
Qualification and skill requirements
- BS in Food Science with 7+ years; MS with 5+ years; or PhD with 3+
years of active food product development experience. Advanced
knowledge in food chemistry (preferably protein chemistry),
ingredient functionality and interactions, food processing and
evaluation techniques is required.
- Ability to report lab results with high level summaries while
keeping detailed lab records is required.
- Prior applications/characterization experience with proteins (plant
and/or animal) is preferred.
- Knowledge of fundamentals and practices of sensory and consumer
science is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of launching new ingredients or consumer food
products with stage gate process would be highly desirable.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for Clara Foods.
How to apply
https://clarafoods.applytojob.com/apply/fjXrX0jqlA/Senior-Food-Scientis...
