Sr. Food Scientist, Product Development

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Salary

$150K-$175K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$111,944 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+13.7% - Much faster than average

45% above the BLS role benchmark for data and ml aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Data From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Sr. Food Scientist, Product Development Emeryville, CA Just Food Company is on a mission to build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable food system-starting with what's on your plate. From pioneering plant-based eggs to making real meat without slaughter, we're reimagining the future of food in ways that are better for people and the planet. We're a lean, passionate team of scientists, chefs, engineers, and operators who believe that doing hard things well can make a meaningful difference. We've brought groundbreaking innovations to market, like Just Egg and GOOD Meat, and we're just getting started. If you're excited by big challenges, real impact, and the chance to shape what the future tastes like-we'd love to meet you. Learn more about us and our products → What We're Looking For Just Food Company is seeking a Senior Food Scientist, Product Development to lead the development, commercialization, and continuous improvement of products across our portfolio, with an initial focus on Just Meat. This is a highly hands-on role for a technically rigorous food scientist who thrives at the intersection of formulation, process development, and manufacturing. The ideal candidate understands how ingredient functionality, protein chemistry, and product design translate from bench experimentation to pilot trials and ultimately to commercial production. While experience with extrusion and alternative protein systems is highly desirable, we are ultimately seeking an analytical product developer who can apply scientific principles to solve complex technical challenges, unlock product innovation, and deliver commercially successful products at scale. Based at our Emeryville

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