Associate Food Scientist-(Chocolatier)

Who we are

• At Voyage Foods, our mission is to make delicious, sustainable and accessible foods that are better for people and the planet. All of our products work together to support and sustain a food system designed for everyone, now and into the future. We're a team of food scientists, CPG experts, and professionals with a passion for making good food available for generations to come.
• What do peanut butter, chocolate and coffee have in common? They're some of our favorite foods, but are inaccessible and unsustainable. That's why we created our Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate and Bean-Free Coffee. From food allergies to climate change and unjust labor practices, the foods we love are in serious need of an upgrade. Our future-proofed foods are always top 9 allergen-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, affordable and most importantly, utterly delicious.
• In 2022, Voyage Foods announced our $36 million Series A to enable the growth of our teams as well as support demand generated from our retail and B2B partnerships. Voyage Foods' Series A was led by UBS O-Connor and Level One Fund with participation from Horizons Ventures, SOSV's Indie Bio, and others. It's a great time to join our team!

How we work

We're a rapidly growing team of people who value diversity in all its forms. We love adding new perspectives and appreciate those who ask questions that help us challenge assumptions, explore new directions, and improve what we've already built. We are a group of like-minded difference makers. Curiosity drives our development. We have tenacity and a risk-taking mentality at every level of our organization to keep challenging normalcy. We believe it's our responsibility to create an environment in which every person can bring their full, authentic selves to work. We push each other to be our best and do our products proud. Read more about us by visiting our careers page!

About This Role

We are looking for a product developer to join our R&D team as an Associate Food Scientist. In this capacity, the developer will help our product development team develop and prepare prototype formulations for many food and beverage types. Additionally, they will also assist with preparation of sensory samples, scale up and commercialization of formulas, and shelf life testing. This is an exciting opportunity for a product developer that is looking to continue to grow their career and learn new skills. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is excited about contributing to an organization on the cutting edge of food science and technology. As we are a start-up and small team, responsibilities can vary daily, and will also include general lab operations.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare small and medium-scale formulation batches of various food and beverage products
• Conduct experiments that assist with product scale-up
• Observe and document formulation and scale-up trials with a keen eye for detail
• Support with sensory analysis of products on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct shelf life testing on new prototypes
• Communicate effectively with related R&D functions including analytical and flavor teams
• Assist and support with experimental design, execution, analysis and reporting of assigned projects
• Safely handle and prepare laboratory chemical solutions
• Document all experimental procedures and report findings to your direct supervisor.
• Supporting applications work on the benchtop.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes a Great Candidate

• 1 year laboratory experience and/or 2 college-level laboratory course experience
• 1-2 years product development experience in food industry a plus
• B.S. Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field a plus
• Chocolate experience and/or fat chemistry background a plus
• Knowledge of the scientific method, use of basic lab equipment including analytical balances, and excel spreadsheets are essential
• Demonstrated ability to creatively problem solve issues as they arise
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Great attention to detail and an Analytical mindset that’s driven by result based data

Please apply to this position if you have a highly analytical mind, pay great attention to detail, and find a start-up environment appealing. Please include your resume and a cover letter in your application.

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