Food Scientist

Food Scientist - Founding Team Member

📍 Hybrid / Remote — Must be in NYC

About:

We’re building something bold in the functional food space — something that’s never been done before. Clean ingredients, real function, and a new approach to everyday nutrition. Think less “formulation lab,” more “food revolution.”

The Role

We’re looking for a scrappy, entrepreneurial Food Scientist with 5 years of experience in the functional food or CPG world. You’ll take the lead on R&D, formulation, and scaling — working directly with the founders to bring an entirely new product category to life. Opportunity to call yourself a Founding Team Member.

What You’ll Do:

⚗️ Develop and refine functional formulations that balance taste, performance, and shelf stability.

🏭 Collaborate with co-packers, ingredient suppliers, and labs to scale for production.

🧠 Drive innovation in functional food — explore new ingredient systems and delivery formats.

📈 Conduct sensory, microbial, and stability testing to ensure top-tier quality.

🚀 Contribute to strategy, documentation, and product pipeline development.

You Have:

✅ 3-5 years in food science, product development, or R&D (CPG / functional foods).

✅ Experience scaling from small batch to commercial production.

✅ Knowledge of clean-label ingredients and preservation techniques.

✅ A builder’s mindset — resourceful, hands-on, and energized by startup chaos.

✅ Passion for innovation in the wellness or functional food space.

Bonus Points:

• Experience working with co-manufacturers.
• Background in adaptogens, superfoods, or nutrient-dense formulations.
• Entrepreneurial streak — maybe even a side project or two.

Why:

We’re early. We’re ambitious. And we’re creating something genuinely new in the world of food and wellness. You’ll have ownership, creative freedom, and the opportunity to help define a category that doesn’t exist yet.