Esencia Foods makes vegan meat 3.0 from mycelium solid state fermentation. We are pioneering this approach.
Our mission đ is to foster the worldâs transition to a sustainable seafood system- without asking consumers to compromise on taste, texture, or price.
Our planet đ cannot sustain our current food system; therefore, we believe in producing exceptional alternative products to remove the current strain on our environment and ensure food security for our future ever-growing population.
We are looking for a New Product Developer / Food Scientist to develop vegan alternatives based on mycelium fermentation.
This is your opportunity to have an impact on our planet and experience a startup in its early days.
We are looking for a hands-on person with experience in building food products.
We are not looking for quality control, safety control, and nutrition-related experience.
Tasks
* Product development of our innovative whole-cut fungi-based vegan alternative products, from lab to fork and through full commercialization in Berlin
* Research and develop new food technologies to establish product building blocks including texture interactions and flavor
* Support the development of new ideas, new processes, and procedures as the company grows
* You will work in strong interaction together with Mycologists and Microbiologists to adapt the technology to make the best product
* Be able to think critically, manage your time effectively and be flexible to support cross-functional projects and help the company meet its goals
Requirements
* BSc or MSc in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field with relevant experience
* Experience in food product development of at least 1-2y is highly desired, ideally in the development of alternative protein solutions)
* Experience in the formulation and application development using lab equipment
* You combine hands-on working style with analytical competence
* Excellent written and verbal skills in English
* Willingness to travel for about once or twice a quarter for 1 to 3 days each
Benefits
* You will work across disciplines with biotech PhDs, customers, development partners and operations, ensuring fast learning on the job
* A high-impact, ambitious startup environment with the ability to learn and grow alongside the company
* The opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology and make a true impact on the environment and our food system
* A fun, flexible, and rewarding environment where you can have the ability to thrive as a person
Esencia Foods makes vegan meat and fish from mycelium solid state fermentation. As a venture-backed business, we are pioneering this approach.