What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Ingredient Scientist position at Weekday AI (YC W21)?
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Experience: 1 yrs
📍 Burlington, MA, Boston, Burlington
Job type: Full-time
The Associate Ingredient Scientist will operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting to develop precise ingredient specifications and gather essential documents to ensure all ingredients comply with the required FDA standards.
Requirements
Position Accountabilities:
Ingredient Sensory Product Research & Development
Preferred Skills
Product Development in Food & Beverage
Experience: 1 yrs
📍 Burlington, MA, Boston, Burlington
Job type: Full-time
The Associate Ingredient Scientist will operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting to develop precise ingredient specifications and gather essential documents to ensure all ingredients comply with the required FDA standards.
Requirements
Position Accountabilities:
- Gain a fundamental understanding of raw materials and their uses in beverage production
- Lead initiatives related to ingredients, including updates to new supplier requirements, cost reduction efforts, supply concerns, or manufacturing challenges
- Provide training to cross-functional teams as necessary
- Adhere to SOPs and accurately input the required ingredient data into the database
- Keep precise and detailed laboratory records when ingredients are analyzed internally
- Collaborate effectively with Product Development and other R&D departments such as Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Process Engineering, Chemistry, and Microbiology
- Work cross-functionally with departments outside of R&D, including Quality and Procurement teams
- Create and update SOPs and training materials relevant to the job responsibilities as needed
- Communicate promptly and efficiently with vendors to obtain necessary documentation
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Capability to lead, monitor, and follow up on projects with a problem-solving approach, and to present results to leadership
- High level of attention to detail regarding ingredient specifications and associated technical data
- Flexibility to adapt to shifting business needs, priorities, and additional tasks as required
- Self-driven and able to manage workload according to priorities
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in food or beverage sectors such as R&D, Quality, or consumer packaged goods internships
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ingredient Sensory Product Research & Development
Preferred Skills
Product Development in Food & Beverage