As a Food Scientist, you will lead the development and optimization of sustainable food ingredients using precision fermentation technology. You will design experiments to enhance protein functionality, conduct rigorous texture and rheology analysis, and manage sensory panels. This hands-on role is pivotal in transforming lab-scale ingredients into high-quality, commercial-ready food products.
Food Scientist at well-funded sustainable food-tech startup
Are you ready to redefine the future of food? We are looking for a Food Scientist to join a well-funded startup developing sustainable protein ingredients. In this hands-on lab role, you will lead the optimization of alternative proteins and translate scientific breakthroughs into commercial products. Based in the Paris region, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to improve texture, functionality, and sensory profiles of next-generation food products. If you are a scientist with a passion for sustainability and experience in food R&D, this is a unique opportunity to see your bench work scale into real-world impact within the global food supply chain.
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Location
Paris Region, France
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Well-funded sustainable food-tech startup
What you will do
- Design and execute lab experiments to optimize the functionality and stability of alternative protein ingredients.
- Perform comprehensive product characterization, including texture analysis, rheology, and sensory evaluation.
- Maintain detailed documentation and collaborate with fermentation and business teams to drive product innovation.
Who this is a fit for
- Holds a graduate degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, or a related field with hands-on R&D experience.
- Possesses expertise in protein functionality, food colloids, or fermented food systems.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup laboratory environment.
Why this role is remarkable
- Directly influence the development of sustainable, animal-free food products from the bench to the market.
- Join a well-funded startup backed by top-tier climate-tech VCs at a prominent European research hub.
- Work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment tackling the future of global food systems.
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