Product Development Technologist I

**Overview:** - Comfortable in fast-paced kitchen environments. - Appreciates good taste and creativity in food. - Understands flavor science and product development. - Passionate about improving childhood nutrition. - Drives systemic improvements for a healthier world. **Key Responsibilities:** - Support Product Development in formulation, kitchen trials, and sensory evaluations. - Prepare prototypes, product specifications, and technical reports. - Assist in sensory testing, sample preparation, and data entry. - Maintain kitchen supplies, calibrate equipment, and ensure cleanliness. - Coordinate sample shipments, develop nutrition information, and verify label accuracy. - Work with Supply Chain on sensory issues and recommendations. - Support co-manufacturer plant trials and commercialization. - Travel up to 25% for company and department meetings. **Requirements/Skills/Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field. - 1+ years of product development experience, with sensory activities preferred. - Flavor Studio experience preferred. - Organizational, time management, and communication skills. - Ability to thrive in ambiguity and understand business needs. - Previous cross-functional work between Sustainability and Product Development. - Must reside in the U.S. **Compensation & Benefits:** - Full-time, salaried, exempt position with a salary range of $60,000 to $75,000. - Annual bonus, 401(k) program with company match, remote-first work environment. - Nourish and Nurture Allowance, monthly cell and internet stipend, quarterly farm-to-fridge deliveries. - Paid Parental Leave, breast milk shipping service, medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, FSA, HSA, EAP. - Unlimited Paid Time Off, paid volunteer time, time off for civic responsibilities. - Additional perks include Employee Discounts, and support for new parents. **Who We Are:** - Dedicated to improving childhood nutrition for a healthier, happier, and more equitable world. - Provide organic, non-GMO, non-dairy snacks and meals for children. - Support farmers for high-quality organic ingredients. - Foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fun culture. - Remote-first, dynamic, and supportive team.