Senior/Principal Food Scientist - Egg Protein (hybrid) (San Francisco)

Senior/Principal Food Scientist - Egg Protein (hybrid)

Posted: July 27, 2022

Closing: October 27, 2022

EVERY, based in South San Francisco, is a leading VC-backed food tech ingredient company using precision fermentation to create animal proteins without the animal for the global food and beverage industry. Originally founded as Clara Foods in 2014, EVERY rebranded in 2021 to better convey its vision to bring animal-free proteins to everyone, everywhere. EVERY is a team of passionate change makers who are reimagining the factory farm model with a kinder, more sustainable alternative. Leveraging precision fermentation to produce hyper-functional and one-to-one replacement proteins from microorganisms, EVERY is on a mission to decouple the worlds proteins from the animals that make them.

We are a passionate, determined, (and fun!) team with a vital objective, and we're on the lookout for like-minded people to join our mission. Sound like you?

Senior/Principal Food Scientist Egg protein

We are looking for a passionate and experienced food scientist on egg-derived ingredients and products to join our Applications team. You should understand food chemistry, ingredient functionalities (especially egg-derived), formulation and processing principles, and evaluation tools (analytical, texture, sensory, etc.). Hands-on experience with R&D or application of various egg products (liquid, frozen, powder, cooked, whole egg, egg white, etc.) is essential. Your passion for exploring unknowns and expertise in food ingredients/applications will allow you to work with the worlds first precision fermentation-derived egg proteins and other proteins in various foods.

Report to: Director of Applications, with a dotted line to General Manager EVERY EGG

Responsibilities

Core responsibility:

As a key member of the Applications team, you will own projects independently as the technical lead from project planning to execution. You will work with the General Manager of EVERY Egg on developing finished egg products (e.g., whole egg, egg white, liquid, frozen, cooked, etc.) containing EVERYs animal-free egg protein from concept to commercialization.

Detailed roles and responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement strategies to deliver organoleptic properties, nutritional profiles, cooking dynamics, and shelf-life of egg analogs.
• Drive new product development from bench-top prototyping through pilot and plant trials to support EVERY's objectives.
• Oversee and conduct product formulation, benchmarking, testing, sensory, and instrumental analyses of prototypes.
• Collaborate with vendors and ingredient suppliers to develop product solutions, including process implementation and improvement.
• Work with operations, manufacturing, quality assurance, marketing, and sales for product manufacturing and launch.
• Write technical reports, memorandums, and product literature.

Other responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise on EVERY proteins, their functionalities, and applications in food (bakery, beverages, culinary, meat, dairy, etc.).
• Assist the Technology team in identifying protein pipeline candidates and target functionalities.
• Capture product and application-related IP.
• This role is initially an individual contributor position with no supervisory responsibilities, but mentoring/coaching junior team members is expected.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS in Food Science with 7-15 years of industrial experience in egg-derived ingredients/products R&D or applications.
• Advanced knowledge in food chemistry, processing, ingredient functionalities, interactions, and product formulation.
• Experience in egg protein R&D or applications (culinary applications preferred).
• Experience in new product development from ideation to launch through stage-gate process or equivalent.
• Curiosity and tenacity to explore unknowns.
• Authorization to work in the United States for The EVERY Company DBA Clara Foods.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Food Science with 5-10 years of industrial experience in egg-derived ingredients/products R&D or applications.
• Experience with egg replacers and/or plant-based food.
• Experience with CPG or food service sectors.

*This position is based in South San Francisco, CA. Relocation assistance may be offered.*

What EVERY offers for full-time positions:

• Generous benefits including 100% medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k matching, and stock options.
• Optional benefits such as FSA, HSA, commuter benefits, pet care, and additional life insurance.
• Flexible PTO and 14 paid holidays annually.
• Parental leave: 10 weeks parental leave and 6 weeks childbirth leave.
• Onsite amenities: free parking, gym access, lounge, mini-golf patio, yoga and fitness classes.
• Unlimited snacks, coffee, tea, and sparkling water.
• Weekly virtual happy hours and lunches.
• Monthly all-hands meetings and 1:1s with CEO and leadership.
• Proximity to South San Francisco BART and CalTrain stations, with free shuttle service.

EVERY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We cannot sponsor visas for this role. All hires must verify identity and employment eligibility upon hire.