R&D Scientist 1

Overview

As a member of a dynamic and innovative food science team, you will support the development of cutting-edge, plant-based food and beverage products. Keeping up on the latest research, technologies, and consumer trends, you will create category-defining innovations that showcase the power of plants.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with minimal supervision from senior scientists on various tasks from rapid prototyping to formula optimization, cost savings, product improvements and applications testing and scale-up
• Ability to integrate formulation knowledge and process experience into new product developments
• Assist with conducting internal sensory evaluations, product applications and stress testing to determine acceptability of prototypes and competitive products for customers and consumers
• Ability to learn, create, and maintain formulations, specifications, processes, and testing procedures
• Assist with line trials within the manufacturing facilities, collect data and assess process and quality parameters to ensure finished product meets targets and/or specifications
• Actively participates in helping to resolve roadblocks in product development and assist with new product launches
• Stays current and learns new food ingredients, products, and processing technologies
• Execute simpler projects without supervision and medium complexity projects with some supervision

Qualifications

• Early career position requires Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering with emphasis on food science/technology with 1 to 2 years of experience or Master’s degree in Food/Dairy Sciences with some exposure to research and development
• Basic knowledge and understanding of ingredients, product development and processing of food products
• Passion for the creation of new and exciting products and document learnings
• Self-starter who is naturally curious and enjoys working in a fast-paced innovation centric environment
• Basic understanding of FDA labeling and ability to recognize compliance issues with product developers quickly and efficiently
• Ability to independently organize and manage work assignments and priorities
• Computer literacy is required with proficiency in Microsoft Office

The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 - $70,000 per year based on a full-time schedule.  Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual salary. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible to enroll in Califia’s employee benefits program. You may also be eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program which may be subject to change.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.