Food Scientist

1 week ago


La Vergne, Tennessee, United States Starshot Ventures Full time
Product Development Expert - Food Scientist

Starshot Ventures is seeking a skilled Food Scientist to join our team at our manufacturing facility and R&D lab in La Vergne, TN. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for supporting the development and commercialization of our products across various brands.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute stability testing protocols to ensure product quality throughout shelf-life.
  • Lead the raw material qualification process during product development.
  • Collaborate with external partners to request documentation, samples, and/or testing methodologies to support product development.
  • Review ingredient documentation and formulas to prepare component and product specifications for manufacturing.
  • Support plant trials and first production of new products as needed.

Requirements:

  • B.S. degree in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.
  • 4-6 years of experience in food, beverage, or dietary supplement R&D.
  • Experience developing across multiple categories is strongly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of FDA guidelines, food industry standards, and quality and food safety is a requirement.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Equity participation in multiple brands.
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave.
  • 401K plan with 6% employer match.

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