Senior/Principal Food Scientist - Egg Protein (hybrid)
Company: Protein Report
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
Senior/Principal Food Scientist - Egg Protein (hybrid) Posted:
July 27, 2022 Closing: October 27, 2022 EVERY, based in South San
Francisco, is a leading VC-backed food tech ingredient company
using precision fermentation to create animal proteins without the
animal for the global food and beverage industry. Originally
founded as Clara Foods in 2014, EVERY rebranded in 2021 to better
convey its vision to bring animal-free proteins to everyone,
everywhere. EVERY is a team of passionate change makers who are
reimagining the factory farm model with a kinder, more sustainable
alternative. Leveraging precision fermentation to produce
hyper-functional and one-to-one replacement proteins from
microorganisms, EVERY is on a mission to decouple the world's
proteins from the animals that make them.We are a passionate,
determined, (and fun!) team with a vital objective, and we're on
the lookout for like-minded people to join our mission. Sound like
you?Senior/Principal Food Scientist - Egg proteinWe are looking for
a passionate and experienced food scientist on egg-derived
ingredients and products to join our Applications team. You are
encouraged to apply if you understand food chemistry, ingredient
functionalities (egg-derived in particular), formulation and
processing principles and evaluation tools (analytical, texture,
sensory, etc.) and have hands-on experience on R&D or
application of various egg products
(liquid/frozen/powder/cooked/whole egg/egg white, etc.). Using your
passion for exploring the unknowns and expertise in food
ingredients/applications, you will have the privilege to check out
the world's first precision fermentation-derived egg proteins and
many other proteins to come in different foods.Report to: Director
of Applications, with a dotted line to General Manager EVERY
EGGResponsibilitiesCore responsibility:As a key member of the
Applications team, you will own projects independently as the
technical lead from project planning to execution. You will work
with the General Manager of EVERY Egg on development of finished
egg products (e.g. whole egg, egg white, liquid, frozen, cooked,
etc.) containing EVERY's animal-free egg protein from concept to
commercialization.Detailed roles and responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement strategies that deliver the organoleptic
properties, nutritional profiles, cooking dynamics and shelf-life
of egg analogs.
- Drive new product development from bench-top prototyping
through pilot and plant trials in support of EVERY's
objectives.
- Oversee and/or conduct product formulation, benchmarking,
testing, sensory and instrumental analyses of product
prototypes.
- Work with vendors and ingredient suppliers to develop product
solutions, including optimal solutions for process implementation
and improvement.
- Work with EVERY operations, manufacturing, quality assurance,
marketing and sales for product manufacturing and launch.
- Write technical reports, memorandums and product
literature.Other responsibilities:
- In addition to the EVERY Egg product development, provide
technical expertise on EVERY proteins, their functionalities and
application in food (e.g. bakery, beverages, culinary, meat, dairy
etc.).
- Work with the Technology team to help identify protein pipeline
candidates and target protein functionalities.
- Capture product and applications-related IP.
- This will be initially an independent contributor role with no
supervisory responsibilities, but mentoring/coaching junior team
members is expected.
- Other assigned tasks as needed.Minimum Qualifications
- MS in Food Science with 7-15 years of industrial experience in
egg-derived ingredients/products R&D or applications.
- Advanced knowledge in food chemistry and processing, ingredient
functionalities and interactions and product formulation.
- Prior experience on egg protein R&D or applications
(culinary applications preferred).
- Prior experience in new product development from ideation to
launch through stage gate process or equivalent.
- Curiosity and tenacity to explore the unknowns.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for The EVERY
Company DBA Clara Foods.Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in food science with 5-10 years of industrial experience in
egg-derived ingredients/products R&D or applications.
- Prior experience in egg replacers and/or plant-based food.
- Prior experience with CPG or food service.*This position is
based in our South San Francisco, CA location - The Every Company
may agree to offer relocation assistance for this role.*What EVERY
can Offer for Full-Time Positions:
- Generous benefits package; 100% medical, dental, and vision
employee coverage, 401k matching, and stock
- Optional benefits; FSA, HSA, Commuter, Pet Care, and additional
life insurance
- Flexible PTO and 14 paid company holidays per year
- Parental Leave: 10 weeks of parental leave and 6 weeks of
childbirth leave
- Free parking, unlimited gym access, lounge, mini-golf patio,
yoga and fitness classes onsite
- Unlimited supply of sparkling water, granola bars, snacks,
local coffee and tea
- Weekly virtual happy hours & lunches
- Monthly all-hands meetings and 1:1 with CEO and leadership
- Close to South San Francisco BART and CalTrain stations,
including free shuttle serviceEVERY is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national
origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an
individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected
characteristics.Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is
required. We are not able to sponsor individuals for employment
visas for this job. In compliance with federal law, all persons
hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work
in the United States and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire.
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