Food Research Scientist

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Edwards30a Full time

Vow is a food company – a very different one. We create real meat products from animal cells, bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design. We're on a mission to feed billions with food that's good for your taste buds and your planet.

We're on the search

The Role

As a Food Research Scientist at Vow, you will leverage your deep understanding of food science to help us create meat that meat eaters choose selfishly.

In particular, you will drive application-driven research underpinning our ability to control the texture, flavor, and overall sensory experience of our products.

Responsibilities
  • A degree in a relevant scientific discipline, preferably a master's or PhD, with a focus on Materials Science, Food Science, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of innovation and problem-solving in a research or industrial setting.
  • 3+ years experience in food science R&D, either in industry or academic research.
  • Strong understanding of food chemistry, texture modification, and sensory analysis.
  • Demonstrated expertise in manipulating the structure of foods both through ingredient manipulation and processing techniques.
  • Demonstrated experience in the characterisation of food ingredients and formulations (e.g. microscopy, texture analysis rheology etc.) and the ability to correlate that analysis to the sensory experience.
  • Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and statistical methods.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
  • A commitment to driving positive change in the food industry.
  • Drive early-stage research activities intended to build foundational product knowledge in materials, ingredients, formulation science, food processing and breakthrough technologies with a focus on textured meat products using cultured cells.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including biologists, engineers, and culinary experts to drive product innovation and development.
  • Apply your deep understanding of functional ingredients and advanced processing techniques to enhance food texture.
  • Develop innovative concepts, prototypes, and/or formulations that can be integrated into a range of delicious foods destined for Michelin-star restaurants, health-conscious consumers and eventually the supermarket.
  • Design and execute experiments to evaluate and validate new processing methods and ingredients.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in food science and technology, leveraging emerging trends to enhance product quality and efficiency.
  • Contribute to intellectual property development through patent applications and publications.
  • Within 3 months you will have made substantial contributions to an existing food research project by building subject matter expertise, running experiments and adding to the knowledgebase to demonstrate improved texture in a food prototype.
  • Within 6 months you will have characterized the use of a process new to Vow, demonstrating how it can be used to create irresistible products and how to control it to produce desirable variations. You will have established yourself as an invaluable member of the team that brings unique perspectives and knowledge to producing products with better taste and texture.
  • Within 12 months you will have a pipeline of new ingredients and processes to explore, operating multiple of each through different levels of our development cycle. You will be researching and establishing new areas of knowledge unique to Vow.
A diverse, mission-led, dream team of Vowzers

Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone. To do this we need a team that's representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match. Be yourself and come as you are.

Learn from the best

Our team includes some of the world's top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades of industry experience. Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat. We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers' growth as much as possible.

Cutting-edge technology

We're bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world's most unique culinary experiences. All without compromising on ethics or our planet. Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup to cultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal. We're wild because we can be.

Backed by the best

We can make a real impact thanks to our investors Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC.

Benefits
  • Everyone is an owner: In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every 'Vowzer' owns equity in the company so we can all benefit from our hard work and future success.
  • Paid parental leave: For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.
  • Unlimited personal leave: Sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or simply deal with an emergency. We put unlimited personal leave in place to empower you to bring your best self to work every day.
  • Flexible working hours and location: We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it.
  • Converted warehouse 'campus': Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.
  • Heaps of tasty samples from our culinary centre: Our fantastic 'food inventors' on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.
  • Human and dog friendly office: An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs.
  • A variety of social clubs: It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we're always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.
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