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M2 Ingredients · 7 hours ago

R&D Principal Scientist

Vista, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

M2 Ingredients is a leading vertically integrated organic functional mushroom solution provider. The R&D Principal Scientist will lead projects for testing method development and optimization to enhance the potency and bioavailability of their ingredients, while ensuring timely and quality production of new ingredients.

Food ProcessingLife ScienceOrganicOrganic Food

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Sarah Roth

Responsibilities

Collaborate with external labs to optimize and develop analytical methods to strengthen the M2 Ingredients product specifications

Develop and validate through testing the Finish Product Specifications of each new ingredient as it relates to the functional and nutritional benefits of the product

Support the FSQA team in investigation that involves testing method viability and accuracy

Actively participate in new ingredient development, from discovery and initial feasibility assessment to product qualification, business evaluation and commercialization such as new strain development to create ingredient specification that are more competitive in the marketplace

Contribute new ideas within the cross-functional team that drives the innovation pipeline at M2 Ingredients through scientific and technical insights

Ensure projects meet deadlines, quality and regulatory standards from ideation to full scale production by engaging the cross functional team on the project timeline and keeping the team informed and accountable throughout the development phases

Collaborate with CSO and Mycology team on creating patent filing submission dossiers and contribute to patent strategy

Qualification

M.Sc. in chemistryMass spectrometryChromatographyDNA sequencingAntibody assaysProduct developmentPassion for food scienceCommunicationProblem solvingOrganizational skills

Required

M.Sc. in chemistry, biochemistry or other relevant science degrees

5 + years of experience in the functional ingredients, dietary supplements or functional food industry in product development role including experience formulating, leading plant trials and production start-up

Laboratory experience or experience interpreting results for the following analytical methods an asset: mass spectrometry, DNA sequencing, chromatography, antibody assays

Experience managing external laboratories and contract research organization

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to prioritize and organize workload to ensure timely delivery of tasks

Passion for product testing, food science and safety and quality in the food industry

Exceptional ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively by providing appropriate solutions