Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist

Pay Rate/Range: $65.00/hour to $72.00/hour

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Redwood City, CA

Duration: 5 months
Essential Job Functions:

• Lead process development & scale up work to commercialize new products from pilot stage through full manufacturing scale

• Coordinate cross functional efforts, organize meetings, and facilitate knowledge transfer and decision making

• Work effectively across functions (R&D, Supply and Demand functions) to deliver on project goals and timelines

• Guide technical communication with external partners, vendors, and customers

• Manage multiple projects and adhere to fast timelines

• Mentor junior team members

• 30% travel required

• Other duties as assigned
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar field.

• 3 - 5 years food product development experience

• Direct experience leading scale up projects large and complex in nature

• Strong problem solver with extensive use of the scientific method as well as creative problem solving and experimental design

• Self-starter that is naturally curious and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment

• Highly organized and high attention to detail

• Self-motivated individual with strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree Degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar field.

• 5 - 7 years food product development experience

• Strong communication skills to present internally and externally, cross-functionally.

• Ability to develop, implement and own tools and processes.

• Adaptable to changing business priorities and pivots

Benefits:

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.