Food Scientist for Boston Food Innovation Lab
Start-Up
Job Description: Beverage Scientist
Chew Food Innovation Lab is looking for an organized
and dedicated person in the position of Beverage Scientist. This is a great
opportunity for someone who thinks outside of the box, is extremely
detail-oriented, and enjoys being a part of an exciting company in the very
early stages of formation.
ABOUT CHEW
Chew is about providing a solution to the world’s
health and sustainability issues, one delicious bite, sip, or crunch at a
time.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The founders have high-velocity work styles requiring them to be 'on the
go' most of the time. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and
have the ability to work unsupervised for part of the time.
The beverage scientist role requires someone who is
an excellent planner, who possesses the ability to think ahead, and who can
work without constant direction.
Normal office hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, however, this role regularly requires checking on
things outside office hours and handling them as they surface. This is a
job for an internally balanced, self-confident individual.
Some qualities we look for in a candidate:
- Comfortable working directly with senior-level directors in outside
client partner companies.
- Detail-oriented, a careful listener and reader, and capable of adapting
on the fly.
- Demonstrated ability to think outside the box: it’s the mindset of
“anything is possible” that will differentiate between a good candidate and
a great one!
- Deep knowledge of the consumer packaged goods industry, predominantly
bottled beverages.
- Technical ingredient knowledge: ingredients research and supply knowledge
- Ability to absorb a high volume of information in a short amount of time,
complete requests with little information, and learn the preferences of vastly
different clients.
- Multi-tasking and project management skills: prioritizing, managing, and
removing extraneous tasks and requests.
- Curious and intuitive: you must remain current so you can add more value
in your work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project lead on several projects at a time
- Co-create techniques with the culinary team to ensure repeatability,
while having a comprehensive understanding of what’s possible in the
manufacturing world. (This will be developed over time once you understand
the particulars of each industry.)
- In everything we do, you MUST have one eye focused clearly on nutrition
and how can improve on it
- A LOT of reading to ensure we stay current on trends and advancements
within the industry
- Contribute ideas of products and techniques we should invest time and
money into developing ourselves
- Be "on call" occasionally in the evenings or on weekends. Be
comfortable with responding to issues and emails outside the scope of
normal business hours (a start-up schedule does not adhere to a strict 9-5
workday)
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of a food/beverage science qualification
- Knowledge of shelf stability and natural techniques on how to extend the
life of food and beverage products
- High-level understanding and practice of food nutrition
- Proven ability to work across multiple different categories within
beverages
- Desire to change the world through giving people better choices, without
sacrificing taste or enjoyment
- Be recently qualified to ensure you still believe everything is possible
- Understand that impossible is just a point in time, with the right
dedication and work we will always find solutions to even the most
difficult missions.
- We are HUGE believers in human energy: the successful candidate must add
positive energy to the team
- Ability to think creatively with three clear filters:
1. How can I make this product as delicious as
possible
2. How can I make this product as nutritious as
possible
3. How can I make this product as sustainable as
possible
- Willingness to help/support others, think
creatively about how to maximize time, and push projects forward
- An interest in a long-term role
- Love and basic knowledge of food
- Strong organizational skills and be able to set up your department from
scratch
- Have a strong personality and be fearless in “cracking the whip” when you
feel deadlines are slipping
- Must be able to thrive in times of chaos
- Strong Excel computer skills to be able to create and maintain recipe
database
Some “nice to have skills”
- Some kind of business background
- Creativity or at least an eye for creativity
- Adventurous palette
- Knowledge of the developments within the culinary world (in particular
from within progressive cuisine)
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