At MeliBio, we are reimagining one of the World's most revered natural superfoods: honey. Honey has been a part of the human diet since ancient times, and is an integral part of many cultures, spanning as far back as the Egyptians and the ancient Maya.

Through our science-driven approach, MeliBio provides a solution for honey that does not rely on the honeybee, so that we can have the same delicious and nutritious product that bees have been making for thousands of years to come, only without the negative impacts of factory farmed commercial honeybees. By overcoming the use of honeybees in the supply chain, we help support bee and pollinator diversity, thereby helping to create a healthier planet Earth. We invite you to join us in creating this Earth for future generations, an Earth that is both better for humans, and better for bees!

MeliBio is seeking a passionate and experienced FOOD SCIENTIST to join our Honey Development Team. This individual will be working to develop a range of honey compositions and unique varietals based on our proprietary formulation technology.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a leading expert in an incredible product, honey, as well as to contribute to the growing need for realizing the end of using animals in the production of food for humans. We invite all passionate, starry-eyed, and well-qualified individuals to apply!

This is a full-time position located at our headquarters in Oakland, CA, and will report directly to the CTO.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work as part of a diverse and passionate team dedicated to excellence
• Characterize new ingredients in order to develop new and/or improved products
• Provide guidance to other team members and upper management regarding ingredients sourcing, FDA and regulatory status/approval, and potential for success versus non-success of new formulations and ingredients
• Research, identify, and source new and/or novel ingredients
• Develop products fully from ideation stage to successful technology transfer for food trial facility engineers and co-manufacturing partners
• Take detailed notes and provide thorough reports to team members and management
• Take a leading role in building the food science team for MeliBio
• Work with management and legal teams to draft material for intellectual property portfolio
• Maintenance and stability testing, ingredients application testing, and sensory testing
• Meticulous iteration upon new and existing formulations to optimize for food chemistry in order to achieve gold-standard taste, aroma, functional and physical characteristics

 REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Food Science, MS or PhD preferred with 3-5 years of applicable experience
• Ability to communicate & collaborate effectively with other scientists and non-scientists alike
• Expertise in the underlying chemistry/biochemistry of food products
• Expert in formulation and flavor development
• Deep knowledge of sensory analysis and evaluation
• Ability to arrange, organize and execute professional sensory panels and/or tasting events
• Familiarity with GMPs, Food Safety, Food Labeling, and HAACP
• Expertise in working with labeling guidelines and ability to advise with regards to
• Extensive technical food science knowledge, especially related to confectionary, functional, and plant-based foods

WHAT WE OFFER 

Competitive benefits package, premium medical/dental/vision, flexible PTO, opportunity to work in an exciting startup environment, opportunities for vertical career growth, paid gym membership/wellness package, free snacks, coffee and tea. 

THE CULTURE

MeliBio is a journey into the future. It is a pioneering platform that empowers mindful innovators and brave creators of that future to make it sustainable for humankind and all the keystone species we share our planet with. MeliBio is about allowing science and imagination to integrate and connect. It is a place of diverse thoughts, voices, views, backgrounds, styles, approaches that nourishes its diversity. MeliBio is about the synergy of our future with the future of this planet, and believes that this shared future lies at the intersection of sustainability, health, and technological progress.

OUR COMMITMENT

MeliBio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability status, preferred identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to demonstrate proof of eligibility to work in the United States, proof of identity, and to complete necessary eligibility verification forms upon hire.