Execute product development initiatives focused on texture improvement and sensory attributes including taste and flavor
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize formulations for commercial production
Conduct internal and external taste and sensory panels and do data analysis
Develop and document product specifications and manufacturing procedures
Conduct bench-top trials and scale-up experiments
Evaluate and recommend food processing equipment for production needs
Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and implement solutions
Create detailed documentation for regulatory compliance
Analyze competitive products and identify improvement opportunities
Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders
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Masters degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field
Minimum 4 years of experience in food product development, particularly in meat alternatives or plant-based proteins
Experience working with novel materials, notably mycelium is preferred
Demonstrated experience with texture development technologies
Knowledge of food chemistry and ingredient functionality
Experience with product scale-up and commercialization
Experience with clean label formulation (we are an all-natural brand)
Understanding of food processing equipment and manufacturing processes
Experience taking projects from concept through commercialization
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to stand for extended periods in laboratory and production environments
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to operate a vehicle and all required laboratory and pilot plant equipment
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You must identify as someone who knows what good looks like, and you will also be required to be able to use a data driven approach to iterating and growing the brand. You are not afraid to roll your sleeves up to execute to bring the brand to life- whether it be in writing copy, creating materials, going into stores to support our partners, talking to consumers - all facets of marketing interest you and you are looking to make a meaningful contribution to a growing innovative food startup.
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Develop and implement across all facets of marketing at Prime Roots - think you are the one stop shop for all things marketing
Develop and grow Prime Roots community of consumers and nurture relationships and build Prime Roots brand through loyalty program and other programs
Be responsible for in-store merchandising and brand look and feel across all channels and accounts and iterating this periodically - this includes product marketing
Responsible for all brand content and digital strategy
Responsible for bringing Prime Roots marketing calendar to life across all channels
Interface and execution partner with our retail and food service partners on collaborations and for any and all marketing needs
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401k.
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A Bachelor's or Master's degree, and at least 4 years of experience working in brand and product marketing
Have experience marketing mainstream products to moms and niche audiences is preferred
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