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Job Summary:
The Nutrition, Health and Food Safety team is looking for an Associate Scientist who will be responsible for providing nutrition-related targets for new products as well as gathering and synthesizing nutrition information relevant to our products, prototypes, and ingredients. The Associate Scientist will also perform in-depth scientific literature reviews, analysis of nutrient data, and occasional laboratory experiments.
● Develop nutrition targets for new products using appropriate plant-based and animal meat references and critical reasoning; work with product development teams to achieve targets
● Evaluate safety, nutritional content, and health implications of new ingredients
● Analyze nutritional lab data on ingredients, prototypes, and products
● Create Nutrition Facts Panels for products using software and collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliance with region-specific regulations
● Work with cross-functional team members to develop factual nutrition messaging for products
● Conduct literature reviews on various nutrition and health topics
● Write comprehensive summaries on research topics/projects to empower the N&H team's position on ingredients of interest and expand the team's knowledge base
● Aid in answering nutrition-related questions from customers and consumers on products
● Stay apprised of new developments and claims in nutrition science (including fads and pseudoscience). Critically evaluate claims and conclusions.
Essential Job Functions:
- Demonstrated ability to research, critically read, and summarize a body of scientific literature
- Critical thinking and decision-making based on raw data and statistical analysis with detailed justification for recommendations made
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Facility with Excel and Google
- Strong math skills and understanding of statistical analysis
- Strong ability to work under time pressure
- Strong ability to keep clear, organized and timely records and detailed data summaries
- A passion for nutrition, health, sustainability, and Impossible Foods’ mission
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or a closely related field.
- Foundational knowledge of nutrition science through coursework or relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to review and synthesize scientific literature critically.
- Proficiency in data analysis, including statistical methods.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints.
- Organizational skills for maintaining clear, detailed records.
- Passion for nutrition, health, sustainability, and Impossible Foods’ mission
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Nutrition or closely related science.
- 2+ years of experience in the food or food-service industry.
- Advanced skills with Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools.
- Experience creating Nutrition Facts Panels and working with regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with industry trends and claims in nutrition science.
Impossible Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.
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If the ability to work remotely is indicated, this role can be performed from any US state except for Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
