Nulixir Inc. · 1 week ago
Application Scientist
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expNulixir Inc. is a nano-biotechnology start-up revolutionizing the functional ingredient space in food and beverage. They are seeking a highly technical Application Scientist to connect analytical data with product development, working closely with clients and internal teams to create high-performance beverages and functional products.
Food and BeverageManufacturingNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Translating Technology into Applications
Become a deep expert in Nulixir’s Nusomes™ platform, analytical methods, and functional ingredient portfolio (e.g., CoQ10, Vitamin D, nootropics, botanicals)
Translate complex nanotechnology and analytical data into clear, application-focused stories that customers can understand and act on
Work with clients to map their product goals (taste, onset, stability, claims) to specific Nulixir solutions and application strategies
Formulation & Application Development
Design and develop prototype formulations (RTDs, shots, concentrates, etc.) that showcase Nulixir technologies in real beverage systems
Optimize applications for stability, organoleptics, processing compatibility, and performance (e.g., bioavailability, onset time, shelf life)
Partner closely with Nulixir’s nanotechnology and analytical teams to iterate prototypes based on lab data, sensory results, and client feedback
Support scale-up handover to commercialization and production teams once applications are validated
Customer-Facing Technical Leadership
Serve as the primary technical face to the customer for all application-related questions and discussions
Lead technical meetings and working sessions with clients’ R&D and Innovation teams, walking them through data, prototypes, and application options
Design and deliver technical presentations, training sessions, and product demos to help clients understand how to best incorporate Nusomes™ into their pipelines
Capture customer needs, constraints, and feedback and translate them into clear internal briefs for R&D and operations
Data Interpretation & Storytelling
Interpret analytical, stability, and performance data and build client-ready narratives around the value created (e.g., improved AUC/Cmax, better stability, cleaner flavor profile)
Work with analytical scientists to define the right testing plans (e.g., stability, release profile, PK surrogates) for key customer projects
Prepare technical reports, data summaries, and slide decks that connect lab results to commercial impact (claims, differentiation, cost, and speed-to-market)
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Management
Act as the connector between internal teams (Analytical, Nanotech, Commercial, Ops) and external clients for your projects
Help prioritize experiments, timelines, and deliverables to ensure customer projects move quickly and efficiently
Track project status, risks, and next steps; communicate clearly with stakeholders on both sides
Support the commercialization team in building proposals, technical appendices, and customer-facing materials
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Identify new application opportunities and concepts where Nulixir’s technology can unlock step-change improvements for customers
Bring back insights from the field—customer challenges, trends, processing constraints—to inform Nulixir’s product and platform roadmap
Contribute to internal knowledge building (application guides, playbooks, best-practice formulations) as the company scales
Qualification
Required
3–7+ years of experience in applications, formulation, or technical support roles in food & beverage, nutraceuticals, pharma, or related industries
Solid understanding of analytical methods used in characterization of active ingredients and formulations (e.g., HPLC, LC/MS, particle size, stability, release)
Strong communication skills—able to go deep with scientists and also simplify for commercial audiences
Proven track record of successful customer-facing technical interactions: troubleshooting, co-creation of formulas, and managing technical workstreams with external partners
High comfort level working in a fast-paced, high-growth start-up environment with evolving priorities and aggressive timelines
Strong problem-solving mindset, curiosity, and a passion for seeing science become real-world products
Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites, pilot trials, and conferences as needed
Preferred
Master's or PhD in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field strongly preferred; exceptional BS candidates with strong application experience will be considered
Hands-on experience with formulation of complex systems (e.g., emulsions, dispersions, nano/micro-encapsulation, functional beverages) strongly preferred
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Annual Performance Bonus
Stock options
Company
Nulixir Inc.
Welcome to Nulixir, where the future of food meets cutting-edge science.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ehsan M.
Chief Executive Officer/Founder
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Ali Kia
Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Board Member
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