Food Scientist (I, II, and Senior levels)

About this role:

We are seeking Food Scientists of multiple levels and diverse professional and academic backgrounds. As a Food Scientist, you will be an integral part of the Climax Foods team. Your work will directly contribute to our bench-top R&D and scale-up efforts. You'll help with activities ranging from product development to validation of raw materials and equipment to process improvement. Your hands-on contributions will enhance our understanding of commercialization and propel our discovery for tastier plant-based products.

Required education and experience:

• B.S or M.S in Food Science or a related discipline with 3+ years of industry experience
• 2+ years’ product development lab experience with ability to assess product flavor, aroma and color
• Demonstrated experience with commercial processes and scale-up trials at plant and pilot plant level
• Exposure to food packaging materials and processes,
• Understanding of raw materials and supplier qualification
• Cross-functional collaboration and project management
• Excellent attention to detail with proactive problem-solving skills
• Effective planning, organization, and communication skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills even in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and summarize technical information
• Collaboratively work within and across groups to contribute to highly cross-functional team efforts
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Working with the analytical chemistry team for compound classification
• Collecting compelling data

Climax Foods is committed to creating a diverse team through application of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies.  Employment at Climax is based solely on a person's professional competencies. Climax does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other legally-protected basis. This commitment to non-discrimination applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.