Food Science Associate
Core
Characterization of plant proteins and food ingredients, supporting development of plant-based food and beverage products.
Role type
Food Science Associate (R&D)
Builds
Plant-based food and beverage products
Domain
Food Science / Plant-based ingredients
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
protein physicochemical and functional property assessment, sensory evaluation, prototyping, SOP writing, data reporting, laboratory equipment operation
Preferred skills
starch/fiber/hydrocolloid assessment, LIMS/ELN usage, AI tools
Technologies
pH meter, high-shear mixer, homogenizer, centrifuge, particle size analyzer, viscometer, rheometer, turbiscan, spectrophotometer, texture analyzer
Responsibilities
Execute experiments to characterize and evaluate functional properties of proteins; Develop and optimize characterization methods and model recipes; Lead activities within cross-functional projects; Support food and beverage product development on kitchen and pilot plant scale; Conduct sensory trials; Give technical support to commercial team and customers
Seniority
Mid-level IC