Nextfoods, Inc.

NextFoods, develops, markets and sells "GoodBelly" a line of delicious functional probiotic beverages and supplements.

Our Mission and Vision: NextFoods was born out of the age-old mantra that food is the best medicine. (And who isn’t tired of taking countless pills to enhance well-being and address health concerns?)While traveling in India, Steve thought of his fellow Baby Boomers — who will outlive previous generations — and how they could use some help having long, happy, healthy and active lives. He had an epiphany. Baby Boomers and later generations are poised to take control of their health, but they need a means to do it and that means is better food.In late 2006, Steve and Todd zeroed in on the sweet spot for the company’s products — ingredients with scientifically substantiated health benefits combined with the goodness and responsibility of healthy, natural foods. NextFoods, Inc. was born. The vision was simple: Natural Foods + Science = Next Generation (“I Feel the Effect”) Products (that would be delicious, of course)!Based in Boulder, Colorado, NextFoods adheres to a mission that fosters the continuous improvement of human nutrition while demonstrating the values of Right Livelihood for responsible and conscious capitalism. Seeped in Buddhist doctrine, Right Livelihood simply means, “good for you, good for me, good for everything it touches.” The NextFoods team is committed to developing a series of world-class, highly nutritious, functional, “next generation” foods — while using sustainable, socially responsible practices whenever possible.

Food Scientist/Senior Food Scientist   

What does a view of the Boulder Flatirons, unlimited Pandora stations and potty jokes have in common? A job at NextFoods, Inc., makers of GoodBelly Probiotics.  If you have a passion for probiotics, are a detail-oriented self-starter, are willing and able to live by our High Five core values, and want to be a part of a small, scrappy company, you could be our next Food Scientist.  Working out of our Boulder office this position is the right hand to the Director of R&D providing much needed support.

Some of the general responsibilities of the Food Scientist include:  

• Contributing to innovation through research of new products, ingredients, and concepts.
• Developing new products beginning at the concept phase through successful commercialization
• Planning, coordinating, facilitating, and supervising plant trials and new product start-ups.
• Working across all functions, including Purchasing, Operations, Marketing and Finance to support product launches.
• Assists in analyzing systems, processes, product, or equipment against the desired results.
• Assisting in sourcing of new ingredients and suppliers.
• Providing key support for annual audits, including organic, kosher, and gluten free certification.
• Maintaining documents and technical data in a document management system, including obtaining documents from suppliers.
• Maintaining lab equipment in good working order including cleaning and performing regular calibrations
• Conducting sensory evaluations.
• Performing standardized analyses, e.g., pH, dissolved solids

Not only are there R&D functions to perform but at NextFoods it’s important for our employees to live by our Core Values, which we refer to as the “High Five.” These core values are embodied by all NextFoods employees and are part of the duties and responsibilities of working here – but don’t worry, they aren’t complicated:

• Provide great service
• Enjoy the job and take pride in the work
• Be environmentally and socially responsible
• Be genuine and respectful in all interactions, both internal and external.
• Be resourceful, work smart, and work as a team to achieve goals.

If you are thinking of applying for this position, please check out the qualifications we are seeking in our Food Scientist, specifically You: 

• Look forward to being part of a small but scrappy team.
• Resonate with, and can embrace, our “High Five” core values.

• Have Four plus years of proven experience in food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization.
• Have knowledge/experience with the following: cultured/fermented food/beverage, formulation of juice, dairy, plant-based beverages/foods, NOP organic food requirements and certification process, dietary supplements.
• Have knowledge/experience with Quality Assurance, analytical testing, sensory testing, shelf-life testing, food label development.
• Have a College degree, with a BS in Food Science, or related field preferred.
• Have good lab (food/chemistry/biology) skills including safety, organization and hygiene.
• Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Are well organized and able to juggle multiple responsibilities.
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and have a “whatever it takes” attitude.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and are able to work independently and with others.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office software, with an emphasis in MS Excel.
• Have the ability to travel
• Are capable of instigating and having FUN!

Boulder

No Deadline Provided

Salary range: $55,000 - $85,000 annually, dependent on experience. Medical, dental, 401K, vacation, sick time, paid holidays and paid volunteer time