Associate Product Development Scientist

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Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Junior
Food • Biotech • Agriculture
The Role
The Associate Product Development Scientist will execute trials in various packing houses across Europe, develop and validate formulations on fresh produce, and work with cross-functional teams to demonstrate technologies to partners. Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, as well as preparation of reports for presentation.
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At Apeel, we look to nature to help the global food system extend quality, prevent waste, and ensure an abundant future for our planet.

We believe that our most essential ingredient in our recipe for success is our people. We strive to cultivate an environment where everyone is welcomed, and can bring their full, authentic selves into everything they do at Apeel. Humility, Ingenuity, Leadership, Teamwork and Grit are the values that define us and how we work with each other, customers, and communities across the globe.

About This Role

We’re seeking a highly motivated and creative Associate Product Development Scientist to execute trials at various packing houses across Spain and Europe to help facilitate the continued growth of Apeel’s produce supply base. You will be responsible for developing, testing and validating our formulations on fresh produce that are currently in a pre-trial phase. You will work cross-functionally with Materials R&D, Product Quality, Operations, and Supplier Relations teams to successfully demonstrate Apeel’s technologies to potential partners.

This role will ideally be based near Valencia and may require up to a 50% travel percentage (domestic and international) with assignments lasting up to 3 months at a time.

What You’ll Do

  • Execute trials at customer facilities in Spain/EU
  • Collect and analyze data from trials
  • Prepare detailed reports for presentation to internal and external parties
  • Collect and analyze data for tests of produce that are currently in a pre-trial phase

What You Bring

  • BS (Lic.) in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, or a related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field
  • 2+ years of formal research experience in a STEM field 
  • Demonstrated organizational ability and high attention to detail
  • Ability to perform indoor and outdoor work in cold or hot environments, and the ability to lift and move boxes of fruit (up to 40 lbs)
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
  • Demonstrated effective written and/or verbal communication in various technical fields

 

At Apeel, we value potential and recognize that great candidates come from diverse backgrounds. We seek to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. If you are enthusiastic about this role and believe your unique perspective would be an asset to our team, but don't meet every qualification, please don't hesitate to apply!
Apeel Sciences Spain SL strongly believes in diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In our selection processes, we do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We value and promote an inclusive work environment where all people are treated fairly

Apeel Sciences Spain SL cree firmemente en la diversidad, la inclusión y la igualdad de oportunidades. En nuestros procesos de selección, no toleramos ninguna forma de discriminación. Valoramos y promovemos un entorno de trabajo inclusivo donde todas las personas son tratadas con equidad

Apeel believes that the scale of our impact is determined by the teams that work with us. As such, we seek to build high-performing teams of people from various experiences and backgrounds who can collectively push our company into new realms. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have any need for accommodations, you can let us know if you choose and know that we will do our best to assist you.

Top Skills

Chemistry
Engineering
Material Science
The Company
Goleta, CA
487 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

We use nature’s own technology to make fruits and vegetables last longer in order to drastically reduce food waste—from farmer to grocer to kitchen tables around the world.

JOIN OUR TEAM. Check out http://www.apeel.com/jobs for career opportunities. You’ll join a group of committed, passionate individuals who are excited about the opportunity to build and implement new technologies with a global reach.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. We hire undergraduate and graduate-level students with backgrounds in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Materials, Computer Science, Math, Statistics, and related fields.

Apeel's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, DBL Partners, Upfront Ventures, S2G Ventures, Powerplant Ventures, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and The Rockefeller Foundation. Visit us at apeel.com to learn more.

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