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&lt;div style=&quot;line-height: 1.4;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About us:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;line-height: 1.4;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Based in Berkeley, CA, UPSIDE Foods grows meat, poultry, and seafood directly from real animal cells. These products are not vegan or vegetarian—they are delicious meat, made without the need to raise and slaughter billions of animals. In doing so, the company aims to address some of the most pressing environmental, animal welfare, and public health challenges, while still giving people the meat they love.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;line-height: 1.4;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Founded as the world’s first cultivated meat company in 2015, UPSIDE Foods (formerly Memphis Meats) has achieved numerous industry-defining milestones, including being the first company to produce multiple species of meat (beef, chicken, and duck) and to sell a cultivated meat product in the United States. The company believes that people shouldn’t have to choose between the foods they love and a thriving planet, and is working to build a better food system with access to delicious, humane, and sustainable meat, poultry, and seafood.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;line-height: 1.4;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;UPSIDE Foods has won various industry awards, including New York Times’ Good Tech Awards, FastCo’s Next Big Thing in Tech and World Changing Ideas Awards, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources. UPSIDE Foods has raised a total of $608 million, including from the Abu Dhabi Growth Fund (ADG), Baillie Gifford, Bill Gates, Cargill, John Doerr, John Mackey, Kimbal and Christiana Musk, Norwest, Richard Branson, Softbank, Temasek, Threshold, Tyson Foods, and others.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;line-height: 1.4;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About this job:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div style=&quot;line-height: 1.4;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Reporting to the Director of Product Development and Sensory, the Senior Food Scientist will primarily be responsible for owning a workstream within the food product development team, translating the commercial product roadmap into technical product projects. In this role, you will blend deep technical skills with a commercial mindset to execute and launch products against the product pipeline. The ideal candidate should be capable of designing and executing experimental plans, influenced by current research, using a combination of critical thinking and benchtop prototyping experience. Being highly organized in data collection and analysis, able to engage in cross-functional collaborations as a technical SME, and manage multiple projects at various stages of development are all vital skills for success in this role.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;line-height: 1.4;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Owns the design and execution of broad product development experiments across multiple product projects within the cultivated meat category.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Able to independently research, identify, and test novel food technology solutions - must be able to work autonomously.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Owns and organizes operational data over prototype lifecycle (SOPs, formulas, photos, tasting notes, analytical testing, etc.) and can identify/correct areas for improved data capture and organization across the product development team.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Represents the Food R&amp;amp;D team as a technical SME within cross-functional team collaborations to meet multiple, complex project deadlines.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Develop relationships with external partners and suppliers and represent UPSIDE professionally within these collaborations.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Able to analyze, summarize, and present data to the broader team with a focus on how the results will impact our commercial product initiatives.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Acts as a technical mentor to more junior scientists on the product development team.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;line-height: 1.4;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About you:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;MS or PhD in food science, meat science, nutrition, chemistry, or other applicable field, with 5+ years of relevant experience in product development, or B.S. with 8+ years of experience.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Experience developing products from concept to commercialization is required, experience in meat/seafood processing, alternative proteins, and culinary arts is preferred.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Experience managing multiple technical product projects simultaneously, acting as project lead or owner, is a must.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Expert knowledge of common functional ingredients and their technical impact on various food systems.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Experience working in and leading collaborations with internal and external partners (sales, marketing, comanufacturers, ingredient suppliers, etc.)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Experience working in a commercial processing environment is preferred.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Deep desire to learn, explore, and experiment with new technology for cell-cultivated meat processing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Ability to continuously challenge assumptions and create innovative solutions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Great communication, report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Can-do attitude, full of integrity, excited to work under our Big Tent.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;line-height: 1.4;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who you’ll work with:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;This role will partner with R&amp;amp;D, sensory, regulatory, commercial teams, and production to develop and commercialize cultivated meat products.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;This role will most frequently interact with our Product Development and Commercial teams.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;line-height: 1.4;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Compensation Range&lt;/strong&gt;: $105,000 - $145,000*&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;*Pay may vary depending on factors including job-related knowledge and skills.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;line-height: 1.4;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;UPSIDE Benefits!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Stock options for all full-time incoming team members!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;83-100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for team members (medical [including HSA and FSA], dental, and vision)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Pet insurance for your furry family members!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Unlimited PTO&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;Company-sponsored learning &amp;amp; development opportunities&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;div style=&quot;line-height: 1.4;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;UPSIDE Foods is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Our company-wide mission is to create a product for everyone, so we are deeply committed to having teams and leaders that reflect this mission.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;