R&D Food Technologist

Chunk Foods is a food-tech startup that develops, manufactures, and markets plant-based whole cuts that are delicious, nutritious, and kind to the environment. Our mission is to make plant-based eating accessible and enjoyable for everyone, and we believe that our products have the potential to revolutionize the meat industry, by outcompeting animal agriculture on price, scale and efficiency.

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We are currently seeking an R&D Food Technologist, who’s main focus will be to further develop Chunk’s products for production, improve formulations and processes, conduct sensory and analytical evaluations and work with suppliers and consultants to improve large-scale production capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hands-on development of product formulations and processes
• Prep sample prototypes, manage and conduct consumer/experts sensory tests panels
• Manage relationships with ingredient suppliers, consultants, and flavor companies
• Develop products for scale-up production
• Work in collaboration with the whole R&D team (Biologists, Engineers) to further develop Chunk’s line of products and scale up production
• Design and conduct experiments and production trials

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.Sc. degree in food technology, food science, food engineer, biotechnology, or equivalent
• >3 years of experience in food product development and food process scaleup development
• Good understanding of food systems chemistry and biology
• Ability to work in a scientific environment and quickly interpret scientific data and literature into product ideas and improvements
• Willing and happy to do hands on work and work long hours
• Experience in production facility operations
• Culinary enthusiast

THE PERFECT CANDIDATE ALSO HAS:

• Good understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and HACCP
• Additional scientific education such as chemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnology or materials science
• Culinary experience
• Experience in one of the Tier 1 food companies