Associate, Food Scientist

Who We Are 

We’re Chomps, the fastest-growing snack brand in the U.S. and we’re reimagining snacking. Our meat snacks are made using high-quality proteins, no sugar, and real ingredients – because we believe snacking should be simple, delicious, and convenient. Chomps can be found in over 30,000 stores nationwide with a strong e-commerce presence. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and fuel our community with accessible, real food that doesn’t compromise on taste. 

Traits of a Chompian 

If you’ve been called scrappy, resourceful, and persistent, then you might just be a Chompian. You’re a team player who’s self-motivated and action-oriented. You’re committed to delivering efficiency and accuracy, and you happen to be great at proactive cross-functional communication. You’re a critical thinker and a natural problem solver who enjoys details, research, and data. You take initiative and complete ownership of everything you do, and you’ll go the extra mile for your team, consumers, and audience. You’re hungry to learn with a passion to grow and improve every day. You also take a keen interest in health, fitness, and nutrition. Sound like you? Then we want to meat you.

What You Will Do

As an Associate, Food Scientist at Chomps, you will play a key role in researching, developing, and enhancing our meat snack products and processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create unique formulations, optimize existing recipes, and ensure the highest standards of quality and taste. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science and a passion for creating high-quality products. 

Responsibilities

• New Product Development: 
  • Lead the development of new meat snack products from concept to commercialization, considering factors such as taste, texture, nutritional profile, and cost. 
• Recipe Optimization and Continuous Improvement: 
  • Conduct research and experiments to enhance the flavor, texture, and overall quality of existing products.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to improve product formulations and manufacturing processes for better efficiency and product quality.
  • Collaborate with the production team to scale up successful formulations for mass production.
  • Identify and implement improvements in production processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Work closely with operations to troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring consistent product quality.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Implement and maintain rigorous quality control processes to ensure consistency and adherence to Chomps' quality standards.
  • Conduct sensory evaluations and analyze consumer feedback to drive continuous product and process improvements. 
• Ingredient Sourcing and Evaluation: 
  • Identify and evaluate new and sustainable ingredients that align with Chomps' commitment to clean, natural, and ethically sourced materials.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Stay informed about food safety regulations and ensure all products meet or exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with marketing, production, and sales teams to align product development with market trends, consumer preferences, and business goals.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain detailed records of formulations, experiments, and process changes.
  • Prepare reports and presentations on product development progress and findings. 

Who You Are

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in product development and process improvement within the food industry, preferably in meat snacks or related categories.
• Strong kn