Food Scientist

About Bobbie

Bobbie is creating a parenting culture of confidence, not comparison. And it starts with how we choose to feed our babies. We crafted our European style infant formula with purposefully sourced, organic ingredients to give parents a product they are proud to feed their babies, direct to their doorstep. Bobbie is proud to be the only US formula that is designed to meet both FDA and EU standards.

Although 83% of parents turn to formula in the first year of their baby's life, this is the silent majority that is often shamed for not being able to exclusively breastfeed. Co-founded by two moms and created by a team of mom scientists, nutritionists, pediatricians, and lactation consultants, the Bobbie team knows first hand that there is no one size fits all for feeding. With Bobbie, we hope you can Bottle Boldly.

The Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a strong grasp of food science principles and a quick aptitude for learning. The ideal candidate will excel in technical problem-solving and adapt seamlessly to dynamic environments. The Food Scientist will support and oversee tasks related to commercial product maintenance and assisting with new product development trials.

This role will be onsite in our manufacturing facility 4 days during the week and work remotely from home 1 day.

What you will accomplish:

• Assist with day-to-day facility food science support, troubleshooting production issues, quality concerns, and advise on changes or improvements to processing steps.
• Manage commercial product maintenance such as formula adjustments, BOM entry, and create batch sheets.
• Perform sample evaluations for physical and sensory quality in support of R&D, shelf life, quality, and/or investigations.
• Set up raw material item masters in Deacom, confirming accurate ingredient specifications, allergens, and certifications, in preparation for receiving and releasing new incoming raw materials.
• Facilitate sample collection and evaluations, including raw ingredients and finished products.
• Assist with reconciling raw material COA discrepancies and out of spec materials.
• Support R&D trials and conduct sample evaluations for quality.
• Monitor finished product data trending.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Support new product development trial planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Work cross-functionally with the Product Development, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
  
  

What we would like you to have:

• At least 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing facility required; experience in dairy processing, product development, or infant formula industry is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field required.
• Ability to apply technical food science knowledge to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Strong experience in data analysis and data monitoring.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Deacom (MRP software).
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills to interpret and utilize data effectively.
  
  

You're inspired by our core values:

• Be Radical - We are change makers, rule breakers and stigma shakers. We are unapologetically bold and use our megaphone for good.
• Nurture the Tension - Parenthood is full of healthy tension, and so is building a company. We embrace the unknowns, practice humility and are a culture of learners.
• Deliver Ounce by Ounce - Our customers have entrusted us to feed their babies. We lose sleep over the details, so they don't have to.
• Don't Assume - We embrace our unique perspectives, withhold judgment, and find beauty in the paths that brought us all to Bobbie. Our strength is celebrating each other and our collective voice.
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry. The salary for this position is $90,000 annually.

Benefits

• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered by Bobbie, with options to add dependents through a subsidized pre-tax deduction
• 20 paid days off
• 10 paid company holidays
• Snacks and beverages provided
• Subsidized meals
• One year subscription to Bobbie or Baby's Only
  
  

At Bobbie, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong because we believe that people do their best work when they can show up every day as their authentic selves. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Bobbie is an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

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