Food Research Scientist Sydney Australia

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Vow Group Full time
About Us

Vow Group is a pioneering food company that's revolutionizing the way we think about meat. We're on a mission to create sustainable, delicious, and accessible food products that make a positive impact on the planet.

The Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Food Research Scientist to join our team in Sydney, Australia. As a key member of our research team, you'll be responsible for driving application-driven research to develop new food products that are not only delicious but also sustainable and accessible.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive early-stage research activities to build foundational product knowledge in materials, ingredients, formulation science, food processing, and breakthrough technologies.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • 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.
What Success Looks Like
  • Within 3 months, you'll 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'll have characterized the use of a process new to Vow Group, demonstrating how it can be used to create irresistible products and how to control it to produce desirable variations. You'll 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'll have a pipeline of new ingredients and processes to explore, operating multiple of each through different levels of our development cycle. You'll be researching and establishing new areas of knowledge unique to Vow Group.
Why Join Us

Vow Group is a diverse, mission-led team of innovators, scientists, and food enthusiasts who are passionate about creating a better food future. We're committed to making a positive impact on the planet and to driving positive change in the food industry. If you're passionate about food science, innovation, and sustainability, we'd love to hear from you.

Perks and 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.
  • Generous paid parental leave. We offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.
  • Generous relocation budget & support. Support for interstate or overseas team members and their families (including pets)
  • Flexible working hours and location. We value work-life balance. While we're mostly back in the office, you're free to choose the best way for you to work.
  • Unlimited personal leave. At Vow Group, we recognise that 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 truly bring your best self to work every single day and you are always paid for days taken off as personal leave.
  • 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.
  • An awesome converted warehouse 'campus' in Alexandria. Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing line, free snacks, a culinary centre, and professional-grade coffee machine in our cafe, as well as a DIY workshop for all hands-on projects.
  • Human and dog friendly office An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, complete with friendly 'Vowzer' dogs
  • A variety of social clubs. We encourage all our Vowzers to build the culture with us and share what you love by creating social clubs across the business. From book clubs to hiking groups, we're always looking for ways to learn and engage with our team.


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