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Nature's Fynd · 4 days ago
Ingredient Process Scientist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
1+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Determine and advise on effects of production processes on Fy ingredient structure and functionality across pilot and production scale
Explore new process equipment to induce novel ingredient functionality
Work cross-functionally to develop and execute experimental, sampling and characterization plans
Collaborate with R&D team to characterize compositional, structural, and functional properties of Fy protein
Utilize model food systems to measure application-relevant ingredient performance
Collaborate with Data Science team to automate experiments, characterization, and analysis to increase experimental throughput
Qualification
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Required
PhD preferred in chemical engineering, bioprocessing, and/or ingredient characterization, with at least one year of experience in an industrial R&D setting (or Master’s + 3 years)
Hands-on experimental experience, particularly with DSP technologies and the ability to scale up and down while generating relevant insights
Experience with biomaterial characterization and analytical methods or demonstrated ability to learn relevant assays and techniques
Strong understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals and ability to develop models of mass transfer, heat transfer, and kinetics
Strong data management and analytical skills including Design of Experiment methodology, preferably with the ability to develop data analysis pipelines in e.g. JMP, R, Python, etc
Strong cross-functional communication skills; ability to communicate complex scientific results to a range of audiences
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced startup environment
Benefits
Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Program
100% paid employee benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Generous Parental leave policy
Opportunity to join a company with an aggressive growth trajectory that will revolutionize multiple industries
Engaging and dynamic work culture full of innovation and collaboration with your fellow Fynders
Company
Nature's Fynd
Nature's Fynd is a food company that makes nutritional vegan protein from a microbe.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$509.56MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision Fund1955 CapitalNational Science Foundation
2021-06-04Series C· $350M
2020-12-08Debt Financing· $45M
2020-03-24Series B· $80M
Leadership Team
Alexander Plotkin
Director of Culinary Innovation
Karuna Rawal
Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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2024-05-19
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