Food Scientist

Santa Ana, CA

Full Time

Experienced

Position Summary:

The Food Scientist is responsible for leading benchtop formulations for internal and external parties and being a key person in the commercialization of benchtop formulas. They are also the lead person responsible for maintaining the lab facilities. They will work with the Head of R&D/Product Development Manager/R&D Technician to develop and maintain SOPs for the lab facilities. They will also support QA, Marketing and Regulatory teams as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and commercialize new formulas
Develop protocols for developing/reformulating formulas and commercialization process for manufacturers
Reformulate current product lines
Maintain ingredient library (physically and digitally)
Receive, organize and maintain ingredients and finished products at the lab
Maintain sensory logs for all finished products
Send samples out for lab testing
Lead internal shelf-life studies
Evaluate research studies and develop protocols
Evaluate and compare finished goods and ingredients between manufacturers and suppliers
Source backup ingredient suppliers and manufacturers

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Ingredient functionality knowledge for powdered beverages and ready to drink beverages. Experience developing gummies is a plus.
Lab research evaluation for lab trials (human and non-human)
Experience building out/managing/organizing running a portion of a lab
Sensory skills for taste, visual and smell of finished goods and raw materials
Knowledgeable in FDA/FTC regulations pertaining to dietary supplements and food products
Conduct technical risk assessments with current and new ingredients
Effectively communicate key opportunities between cross functional teams for scientific information
Write, follow and maintain SOPs
Set KPI/goals and expectations for the lab to determine ROI on the physical space
Ensure lab cleanliness and upkeep
Evaluate lab data to determine the safety and efficacy of ingredients and finished products.

Education and Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
B.S. in Nutrition, Food Engineering, Food Technology, Food Science, or similar is required
MS. in Nutrition, Food Engineering, Food Technology, Food Science, or similar is preferred.
Recommended at least 2-7 years of applicable work experience
Drivers license and reliable transportation
Proficient in Microsoft and Google tools (Word, Excel, Sheets etc)
Adequate sensory skills to differentiate products by taste and smell
No food aversions, allergies, caffeine or melatonin sensitivities due to physical ingestion of products
Scientific research and problem-solving skills
Project Management and cross-functional collaboration
Ability to troubleshoot independently
Ability to work independently and as a team in-person and remotely
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment

In the absence of the Product Development Manager or Head of R&D the employee will oversee the daily duties and responsibilities regarding operational workflow and adherence of the SOPs and cGMPs of the office.

Physical Demands

Requires extended periods of sitting and standing to perform work
Be able to lift and transport material up to 45lbs

Work Location

On-Site (some remote work if needed)
Santa Ana, CA
Comfortable traveling as needed (up to 25% for travel)

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