Senior Food Scientist

Magic Spoon reimagines your favorite childhood breakfast cereals with high-protein, low-carb, and of course, delicious flavors. Since launching in April 2019, we've quickly become one of the fastest growing DTC brands. Now, we’re launching in cereal aisles at Target, Walmart, Kroger, and many more retail stores all across the country! Forbes called us "the future of cereal", and TIME Magazine has named us in their Top 100 inventions.

We’re looking for a Senior Food Scientist to support the development work associated with our exciting pipeline of projects!

This is a full time, in-person/hybrid role (Tues, Weds, Thursday in office) based in Tribeca, NYC. Some additional travel may be required for this role.

As Senior Food Scientist, you'll:

Primary

• Manage Ingredients/Formulas in nutrition software
• Be responsible for all calculations for packaging
• Us vs. them
• Net carbs
• NFP
• Ingredient declaration
• Be responsible for prototyping, formulation, pilot production and scale-up to plant implementation of innovation & renovation projects
• Create technical documents, specifications and cook preps
• Manage Lab Inventory needed for prototypes and samples
• Manage Internal Sensory testing - including analysis of results/recommendations of next steps
• Coordinate benchtop sample requests to ensure samples/prototypes are completed in a timely and efficient manner

Secondary

• Provide technical support to Operations/Manufacturing Team for commissioning of innovation and renovation projects
• Leverage R&D resources at manufacturing facilities to increase technical capabilities for product/process improvement initiatives
• Support ingredient and formulation trial plans
• Ensure compliance to internal and external policies, quality standards and legal requirements
• Provides support in building technical expertise and maintaining a community of best practice to technical colleagues
• Maintain accurate and complete records with a high level of organization
• Handle product cuttings, testing and other duties as assigned
• Support team on shelf life testing - real time and accelerated

Requirements

• Possess strong product development skills in ingredient functionality, material selection and formulation to understand effects on finished product performance
• A BS or MS degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering or a related degree
• At least 5 years of relevant concept to launch experience in formulation, start-up & continuous improvement or optimization projects
• Previous experience with ESHA/Genesis or ProductVision
• Ability to build strong trusted working relationships and rapport at all levels & demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Are familiar with the activities in Marketing, Market Research, Legal/Regulatory, QA and Manufacturing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Be able to travel up to 35%

What we value:

Hold on to the Dream 💫 Adult life shouldn’t be boring, prioritize your work/life balance, we can build a world-class company and have fun doing it

Don’t miss the bowl for the loops 🙌 We’re all working towards the same big goals, prioritize collaboration over ego, politics, or possessiveness

Be a Fruit Loop in a world of Cheerios 🌈 Bring your whole, unique self to work, celebrate and care for everyone

Pour your own milk…and don’t be afraid to spill a little 🥛 We trust you, use your best judgment to make decisions. Mistakes are inevitable, let’s learn from them!

Benefits

• Competitive salary & equity
• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous parental leave
• Unlimited vacation
• Catered lunch in office
• Unlimited cereal ✨🥣

Magic Spoon is committed to building a company that not only represents, but includes, individuals across different backgrounds and perspectives. Everyone deserves an equal seat at the breakfast table.

Magic Spoon intends to offer competitive base pay within the stated range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. To further compensate and recognize our employees for their work, our total compensation package includes equity and a robust benefits package. The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is $85,000-$110,000.