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Food Scientist I

Lost Hills, CA, us💼 Full-time💰 $73,000–$73,000🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-26

Core

Support R&D initiatives for new product development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance for pistachio, almond, and nut-based products.

Role type

Food Scientist I (IC)

Builds

Pistachio, almond, and nut-based products

Domain

Food Science / Nut Processing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Food science and engineering principles, Ingredient functionality knowledge, Sensory science methodologies, Shelf-life study analysis, Regulatory compliance knowledge, Project management

Preferred skills

GMP and food safety systems knowledge, Excel proficiency, Basic statistical analysis

Technologies

Excel

Responsibilities

Apply food science principles to deliver technical solutions for nut-based products; Plan and execute bench, pilot, and plant trials; Conduct sensory analysis and shelf-life studies; Maintain project documentation and specifications; Support regulatory compliance activities.

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC

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