Associate Scientist, Product Development & Commercialization

Impossible Foods was founded to transform the global food system and reduce the impact of climate change by making the world’s most delicious, nutritious, and sustainable meat, fish, and dairy — from plants.
Through the revolutionary work of our world-class R&D team, we’re inventing efficient, sustainable ways to transform ingredients from plants into meat, fish, and dairy foods that deliver all the pleasures and nutritional benefits consumers demand, without the negative environmental or public health impact.
Our flagship product, Impossible™ Burger, uses 96% less land, 87% less water and generates 89% less greenhouse gas emissions than conventional beef from cows. And the burger is just the beginning. We’re working on recreating every animal product, from chicken to fish, with plant-based ingredients that are vastly better for people and the planet. 
Impossible Foods has experienced spectacular growth over the last few years, and we continue to lead all aspects of the plant-based revolution – from discovery and innovation to commercial production and consumer education. We’re building an amazing team of brilliant, collaborative, mission-driven individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to a better world. Our core values include leading with heart, thinking like scientists, and doing the right thing, and our employees embody these attributes in their work every day. 
Want to join the movement? You can help us solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have fun doing it). Check out our job opening below:
We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and mission-aligned Associate Scientist to join the Product Development and Commercialization team. This role primarily works on scaling up new products and manufacturing processes. As an Associate Scientist, you are a technically savvy individual who loves a good data set and interesting problems to solve. You have the ability to thrive in a diverse, dynamic team. You are a self-starter that is naturally curious and enjoys working in a fast-past environment and have a tendency to continuously challenge assumptions to seek innovative solutions.

You Will:

• Lead the technical development and commercialization of multiple new product introductions from pilot through full manufacturing scale.
• Execute pilot and plant scale trials, product testing and transfer new products and processes to manufacturing plants
• Develop, conduct, and analyze experiments using design of experiment philosophy
• Work effectively across functions (R&D, Product Development and Business functions) to deliver on project goals and timelines.
• Coordinate cross functional efforts, organize meetings, and facilitate knowledge transfer and decision making.
• Guide technical communication with external partners, vendors, and customers.
• Manage multiple projects and adhere to fast timelines.
• Mentor food technologists and interns as required.
• 30% travel required

You Have:

• MS/Ph.D. in Food Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar field. 
• MS 5+ years/ PhD 2+ years of hands-on experience in product development, research and/or engineering.
• Direct experience leading scale up projects large and complex in nature.
• Strong problem solver with extensive use of the scientific method as well as creative problem solving and experimental design.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter that is naturally curious and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading technical teams
• Highly organized and high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated individual with strong oral and written communication skills

At Impossible Foods, safety is our priority. Our obligation to our employees (and their families and communities) includes providing a fully vaccinated workplace. It is widely recognized that vaccination is by far the safest and most effective tool for protecting ourselves and our community against the spread of Covid-19. For the sake of our employees, their families, and communities, Impossible Foods will require vaccination by February 1, 2022 for all US-based employees who are on-site at one of IF’s facilities or co-manufacturing facilities; are in a position that requires them to be in person with co-workers, customers, clients, or contractors; or are traveling on behalf of the Company, including attending any in-person Company-sponsored event.
Impossible Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 
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If the ability to work remotely is indicated, this role can be performed from any US state except for Alaska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Hawaii, and Wisconsin.
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.