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Senior Food Scientist
Monterey Mushrooms, LLC. —Royal Oaks, CA
- $120,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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- Part-time
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Senior Food Scientist

Monterey Mushrooms, LLC. -
Royal Oaks, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$120,000 - $145,000 a year

Qualifications

Sensory evaluation

Full Job Description

Job Title: Senior Food Scientist - Ingredient Innovation

Reporting To: VP of Nutraceuticals

Location: Royal Oaks, CA

FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt

Work Schedule: Generally, Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM

Compensation: The following information is provided in honesty as a general description of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon related factors such as skills, experience, education, etc. Salary Estimate: $120,000 - $145,000 DOE

Amycel®

For more than 45 years, Amycel® has helped shape the way commercial mushrooms are grown. From the proprietary strain genetics behind some of the most widely grown brown mushrooms in the world, to grower-to-grower field support that starts on the farm, mushroom operations around the globe rely on Amycel to perform.

Premium spawn. Trusted supplements. A relentless focus on quality and consistency. That foundation has not changed since 1979. What has changed is scale. Today Amycel serves commercial growers across the Americas and Europe, with production and support on three continents.

Our R&D program runs 32 dedicated test rooms focused on new genetics and inputs that help growers get more from every crop. Current priorities include:

Strains developed for higher yield and reduced water use
Kodiak, launching Summer 2026, requires up to 50% less water for the same yield
Spawn carriers engineered to reduce green mold and compost waste
Delayed-release supplement technology that protects compost and extends flush viability

Visit us at www.Amycel.com.

Monterey Nutra®

Monterey has spent more than 55 years getting to know mushrooms. Refining cultivation methods. Discovering and developing new strains. That depth of expertise is what drives Monterey Nutra.

Our nutraceutical division was built on the science behind our genetics program. The same rigor that produces better spawn produces better extracts. The result: full-spectrum mushroom ingredients with industry-leading potency and purity, optimized for solubility, clean taste, and consistent performance.

We partner with innovators across food, beverage, and wellness to help them formulate better products. Whether you are building a new supplement line or looking for a reliable functional ingredient supplier, Monterey Nutra gives you the tools to do it right.

Certified Organic. Non-GMO. Vegan. Third-party tested.

For more information, visit us https://www.montereynutra.com.

Why This Role Matters:

Monterey Nutra is seeking an innovative, hands-on Food Scientist to join our Research & Development team. This role will be responsible for ensuring the sensory quality, consistency, and performance of our functional mushroom ingredients while driving the development of next-generation extraction technologies and ingredient innovations.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in food chemistry, sensory science, ingredient functionality, and food processing. They are equally comfortable evaluating products in the lab, analyzing manufacturing data, and working alongside production teams to improve processes and develop new technologies.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of the fastest-growing categories in functional nutrition.

What You’ll Own:

Sensory Science & Quality

Lead sensory evaluation of mushroom powders, extracts, and finished ingredients.
Develop and maintain sensory standards for flavor, aroma, color, texture, solubility, and overall product performance.
Create standardized sensory evaluation protocols and train internal team members.
Evaluate every production lot to ensure products meet established sensory specifications.
Identify sensory trends and root causes of variation and recommend corrective actions.

Process Development & Manufacturing

Develop a deep understanding of our cultivation, extraction, concentration, drying, and manufacturing processes.
Determine how processing parameters influence flavor, aroma, color, functionality, and ingredient performance.
Design and execute experiments to improve product quality and consistency.
Collaborate closely with operations and engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
Troubleshoot production issues using scientific and data-driven approaches.

Product Innovation

Research and develop novel extraction technologies and ingredient processing methods.
Evaluate emerging food technologies and their application to functional mushroom ingredients.
Develop new ingredient formats with improved sensory properties, solubility, stability, and functionality.
Support commercialization of new products from concept through production scale-up.
Stay current on scientific literature and industry trends related to food science, extraction technology, and functional ingredients.

Analytical & Technical Responsibilities

Interpret analytical data alongside sensory observations to guide product improvements.
Maintain detailed experimental records and prepare technical reports.
Work with cross-functional teams including Quality, Operations, Sales, and Regulatory.
Help establish product specifications and quality standards for new ingredients.
Assist in validation of new manufacturing processes and product claims.

What’s The Right Fit:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
3–8+ years of experience in food ingredient development, food manufacturing, or product development.
Strong understanding of food chemistry and ingredient interactions.
Experience with sensory evaluation methodologies and sensory panel development.
Knowledge of ingredient processing technologies including extraction, concentration, drying, emulsification, and powder processing.
Strong experimental design and statistical analysis skills.
Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.

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