Sr. Research & Development Scientist

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.

Whats it like to work at Kinders Well theres a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that theres also plenty of hard work. Because we dont just like flavor were obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide were now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco Walmart Whole Foods and more. Were not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships . Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue we need more smart-and-scrappy flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If youre looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day youll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

How Youll Have Impact at Kinders : The Senior R&D Scientist will report to the VP of R&D and will be a key technical leader within the organization. This individual will be instrumental in driving key long-term R&D projects while also supporting our mission to deliver best-in-class speed to market and quality of new this role you will work on complex technical challenges collaborate with internal and external partners and apply your deep knowledge of food science to create best-in-class products that delight our consumers and set new standards of what is possible in the categories that we choose to enter.

What Youll Be Doing :

Technical Innovation & Research

• Lead the evaluation and qualification of new ingredients including novel flavor components and functional ingredients such as preservatives hydrocolloids and natural antimicrobial agents with a focus on driving clean-label standards without compromising performance.
• Identify and translate emerging food science and technology trends into actionable long-term innovation platforms.
• Establish / manage strategic development projects with third-party research partners including ingredient suppliers independent R&D organizations and academic institutions to accelerate innovation.
• Be a subject matter expert providing insights / guidance to cross-functional teams on formulation processing and ingredient functionality.

Product Development & Commercialization

Product Optimization & Quality Enhancement

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Coordination

What You Bring to the Table :

Skills and Experience :

Personal Characteristics :

Things About the Way We Work :

The expected starting salary range for this role is $140000- $160000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education qualifications performance and business needs.

SEASONED FOR SUCCESS :

BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE :

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off 401k bonus / incentive eligibility equity grants competitive health benefits and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. Kinders benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE :

We believe great culture starts with people. Were a people-first company built on connection collaboration and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS :

Kinders is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender citizenship marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran status as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements please reach out to us at

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Machine Learning,Python,AI,Bioinformatics,C / C++,R,Biochemistry,Research Experience,Natural Language Processing,Deep Learning,Molecular Biology

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 140000 - 160000