Product Development Scientist

Savor is a venture-backed startup pursuing transformational technology to produce high-quality, healthy and affordable fats without negative climate impact. We believe our deeply technical company is taking an absolute swing for the fences in the climate fight and are looking for someone who shares our passion for the mission.

We are seeking a Product Development Scientist to lead the development and testing of the new class of products we're bringing to market, primarily based in San Jose, CA. In this role, you will join our world-class technical team and have the opportunity to be part of creating and growing our values-first, mission-driven company.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop new fat formulations driven by customers’ feedback and requirements
• Characterize the functional and chemical properties of fat formulations to understand performance benefits, gaps, and opportunities
• Design and execute experiments to develop fundamental understanding of Savor’s product performance
• Carry out root cause investigations to identify product failure modes and implement solutions to address them
• Effectively document and communicate ideas, plans, and results externally to customers and internally across teams

Qualifications/Skills

• PhD. or MS/BS with equivalent experience in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, food science, or related field with 4+ years relevant experience working in product or materials development
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in wet lab and understanding of safe lab practices
• Well-organized and data-driven approach to problem solving and experimental design, driven by curiosity and attention to detail
• Experience with industrially relevant food-processing techniques and protocols in edible fats and oils is a plus
• Experience with food manufacturing regulatory and compliance requirements is preferred
• Experience developing products where fats play a central role in the sensory experience is a plus
• Ability to work and solve problems independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• If there are items under the “Qualification/skills” section that you are working towards or would like to pursue, we still encourage you to apply. Our promise is that a real person is reviewing your application when received

Logistics

Our current physical office is located at the San Jose Biocube in south San Jose, CA. This is a hands-on, on-site position, so you will need to be able to commute to our office or be willing to relocate.

Savor offers compensation commensurate with experience, including a base salary of $130,000-$170,000. 

Additional benefits include:

• Equity participation at a meaningful stage in Savor’s growth.
• This role is eligible to participate in Savor's performance bonus program, currently under development. The program is anticipated to offer a target bonus of 10-15% of base salary, tied to individual and company performance.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - we do not discriminate in hiring, promotions, or any other way on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.