Senior Scientist II, Material Sciences

At Apeel Sciences, we look to nature to help the global food system improve quality, reduce waste, and ensure an abundant future for our planet.  

We believe that our most essential ingredient in our recipe for success is our people. We strive to cultivate an environment where everyone is welcomed, and can bring their full, authentic selves into everything they do at Apeel. Humility, Ingenuity, Leadership and Teamwork are the values that define us and how we work with each other, customers, and communities across the globe.

Full vaccination against COVID-19 required, unless you qualify for a federally protected exemption.

We’re seeking a Senior Scientist II to develop and optimize new formulations for current and future Apeel product offerings and characterize them to develop a mechanistic understanding of performance. You will work cross functionally with other R&D teams as well as Operations teams in developing a product from discovery to launch. The ideal candidate will be an expert in formulations and colloids and have a demonstrated history of developing new materials and characterizing material performance.

This role may require up to 5-10% travel (domestic and international).

What You’ll Do

• Develop novel formulations and processes related to emulsion and other colloidal technologies as needed to deliver actives and other materials
• Develop new colloidal characterization methods to appraise product properties, performance, stability, and viability
• Design and execute experiments to identify drivers of performance and optimize formulations for use in current and future Apeel product offerings
• Manage and interpret research data to disseminate them as either white papers, technical presentations, or creation of SOP documentation to technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborate with the Materials Sciences team, other R&D teams and Operations team to ensure knowledge transfer and quality control of product performance
• Lead project teams to collect data and define technical criteria required for successful scale up of formulations from discovery to commercialization
• Keep up-to-date on prior and current literature associated with the formulations and be able to efficiently disseminate major results and findings to the team
• Demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety through adherence to corporate safety policies

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with a focus on Material Development and Characterization
• 3-5 years of full time, postdoc experience in formulation development
• Ability to perform indoor and outdoor work in cold or hot environments, and the ability to lift and move boxes of fruit (up to 50 lbs)
• Experience in characterizing material systems with a variety of techniques, including microscopic techniques (i.e. X-ray scattering, electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering) and macroscopic techniques (i.e. rheometry, calorimetry, spectrophotometry)
• In-depth understanding and working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE)
• A proven track record of research excellence, as demonstrated by an extensive publication and presentation record
• A commitment to workplace and laboratory safety
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in diverse, interdisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in formulation development for agricultural, food, consumer goods, pharmaceutical or similar sectors
• A demonstrated commitment to learning and mentorship

Apeel believes that the scale of our impact is determined by the teams that work with us. As such, we seek to build high-performing teams of people from various experiences and backgrounds who can collectively push our company into new realms. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.