Extrusion Scientist

Eat Just

Emeryville, CA, United States
Base: $135,000 - $175,000; bonus/equity: stock opt...
On-site (5 days/week)
High-moisture extrusion expertise
Scale-up from bench to commercial
Troubleshoot live manufacturing environments
Eat Just is seeking an Extrusion Scientist to lead the extrusion strategy for their Just Meat platform. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Food Science or related field, with around three years of hands-on extrusion experience, particularly in plant-based or alternative protein systems

Job Summary

  • Eat Just is seeking an Extrusion Scientist to lead the strategy and execution of their Just Meat platform, focusing on building a healthier and more sustainable food system.
  • The role requires owning the entire extrusion process from development to commercial scale-up while partnering directly with co-manufacturing facilities to ensure consistent quality.
  • Candidates will work in a lean, collaborative environment where they can see the direct impact of their technical work on products and the broader mission.

Matching Summary

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Eat Just is seeking an Extrusion Scientist to lead the extrusion strategy for their Just Meat platform. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Food Science or related field, with around three years of hands-on extrusion experience, particularly in plant-based or alternative protein systems.

Salary

Base: $135,000 - $175,000; Bonus/Equity: Stock options eligible; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-moisture extrusion expertise
  • Scale-up from bench to commercial
  • Troubleshoot live manufacturing environments
  • Collaborate with co-manufacturers onsite
  • Optimize extrusion parameters for texture

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with plant-based systems
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills
  • Willingness to travel monthly
  • Root-cause analysis capabilities
  • Innovation in alternative protein systems

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Food Science or related field
  • Approximately 3 years of hands-on extrusion experience
  • Authorization to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the United States

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