Product Development Scientist I

San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits

competitive salary

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology

Dynamic startup environment

Career growth and development opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job Description

NotCo is an innovative food technology company dedicated to transforming the food industry with a strong emphasis on sustainability and plant-based solutions. Founded with a mission to protect the planet and reinvent what and how we eat, NotCo leverages cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence to develop delicious, planet-friendly food products. The company is driven by a deep commitment to science, technology, and bold, disruptive talents who constantly push the boundaries of what food can be. NotCo’s culture embraces risk-taking, learning from failures, and celebrating successes to create positive change in the world.

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Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in food engineering, food science, engineering in biotechnology or similar discipline
1+ years of food research and development experience is desired, preferably across both food and beverage categories
Ability to be agile, adaptable, and thrive in a dynamic and changing culture
Capacity to work relentlessly to overachieve and anticipate and overcome obstacles
Ability to adapt to changing priorities based on new project learnings and team needs
Demonstrated competency in effective oral and written communication across teams
Excels in a startup environment with a strong entrepreneurial mindset
Problem-solving skills, general manager mindset, and initiative
Strong planning, project management, and execution skills
Rigorous data-driven and analytical capability with presence to present data to leadership
Ability to work well in matrixed teams regionally and globally
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
Ability to travel at least 20% of the time
Authorization to work in the U.S.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering, Food Science, Engineering in Biotechnology, or a similar discipline
1+ years of food R&D experience preferably across food and beverage categories
Strong communication skills both oral and written across cross-functional teams
Ability to thrive in a startup environment with an entrepreneurial mindset
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and initiative
Strong planning, project management, and execution skills
Rigorous data-driven and analytical capability
Experience working in teams and cross-functional groups in a matrixed environment
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
Authorization to work in the U.S.

Job Duties

Independently conduct day-to-day product development activities across multiple projects
Support activities related to the full product lifecycle process from product concept to commercial launch
Assist with process development, scale-up, and technology transfer
Design and execute bench-top tests, pilot-plant trials, and full-scale formulations
Use sensory and analytical analysis to guide and validate development processes
Maintain detailed documentation, experiment tracking, and finished goods and ingredient specifications
Communicate proactively with cross-functional teams regarding new product development goals
Utilize NotCo’s proprietary AI technology to improve food products
Support formula validation activities
Communicate effectively with R&D teams and internal/external stakeholders

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