About SIMULATE (an Ahimsa Company):
SIMULATE’s mission is to upgrade the world to a positive food system.
SIMULATE is currently developing new nutrition technologies, utilizing fiber biomaterial technology to make animal-free products that are indistinguishable from animal-based meat.
Position Overview: This will be an onsite, hands-on role, based out of our Brooklyn lab. The Product Developer will be responsible for driving the creation and optimization of our food products from concept through to market launch.
- Develop new flavors, formulations, cooking methods, and recipes that improve organoleptic and nutritional qualities.
- Own organoleptic & microbial shelf-life testing.
- Keep meticulous records of product formula and process iterations, clearly present findings, explain trends in the product development process, and write detailed and accurate reports for analyses.
- Lead evaluation of product quality (through sensory and analytical characterization) in response to upstream and downstream changes in the spinning line. Support the team in running experiments.
- Conduct review of scientific or other literature to maintain and improve laboratory knowledge/skills. Source new ingredients and find solutions to barriers in product development whether they are ingredients-based or process based.
- Ensure the success of R&D production campaigns by ensuring proper batching and packaging, and QA-ing products through sensory and analytical characterization.
- Provide product and processing input and help in selection and evaluation of molding, grilling, cooking, marination, freezing, and packaging equipment, as well as the related space planning.
- Manage the time of part-time or full-time technicians to ensure success and safety of production and R&D line experiments.
- Ensure products meet sensory and analytical specifications when translated to pilot and scaled production.
- From time to time work cross functionally with other Ahimsa portfolio companies and functions.
- Perform other duties related to product development and scale up as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Inquisitive and creative; obsessed with problem solving and building a super high-quality product.
- Collaborative working style and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams
- 3+ years of experience in food product development, with a strong background in food science and/or culinary development.
- Hands-on experience with scaling up food products from lab to production scale.
- Organized, with good time management, project management, and record-keeping skills.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using data to drive decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Salary
- $100,000 - $125,000 + equity + benefits
- The above represents the expected annual salary for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining our salary ranges, we consider location, experience, and other job-related factors.
SIMULATE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Featured benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Paid paternity leave
- Commuter benefits
