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Job type full-time
Full job description
Founded in 2018, foodspace has the goal of revolutionizing the food sector with technology that will power transparency and efficiencyOur proprietary technology powered by cutting-edge ai, machine learning and computer vision ensures pim (product information management) quality in seconds, with 100% accuracy for leading cpg brands and retailers.
We are seeking our first nutrition & innovation research associate to join our team and drive the company`s product attribute innovationReporting to the chief nutrition officer, the nutrition & innovation research associate will work to define and develop robust product attributes for cpg products in the grocery spaceYou`ll be responsible for research, data entry and review, and forecasting of future diet trends enabling foodspace to accelerate our competitive edge in the cpg product data space.
This position is ideal for an rdn with an interest in entrepreneurship and technology or a recent ms graduate with a concentration in nutrition and data scienceThe ideal candidate for this job will have foundational nutrition knowledge, strong research and data skills, and an innovative mind to form and test new product ideas with the end goal of furthering our attribute portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Data entry
Manage and update proprietary nutrition database
Monitor database, work with developers to create simple queries & reports
Work with developers to create user interface for database management
Attribute organization
Assist in organizing and developing product attributes
Perform manual audits of product attributes identified via machine learning and artificial intelligence
Developing new attributes
Develop monthly monitoring of publications to discover new trends, research developments, and policy updates that could affect consumer behavior or compliance needs for brands and retailers
Utilize sales and marketing data to test new attributes
Explore other cpg characteristics for possible attribute expansions
Qualifications:
2+ years of experience tech startup or cpg industry preferred
Rdn credential or ms in nutrition science or policy
Technical skills
Deep nutrition knowledge equivalent with registered dietitian credential or master`s in nutrition science
Nutrient metabolism
Food labeling
Therapeutic lifestyle diets (required) medical nutrition therapy (preferred)
Ability to search and review scientific literature and prepare informal summaries as well as systematic literature reviews
Basic statistical methods
Interpersonal/soft skills
Ability to produce quality work in an independent remote work environment
Ability to work on and communicate with cross-functional and hybrid teams
Ability to quickly learn new skills and complete diverse tasks as assigned
What we offer:
A fun, collaborative and driven team environmentWe offer benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), match, flexible remote work options, and opportunities for career development.
Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion:
Foodspace is an equal opportunity employer that commits to diversity and inclusion and also celebrates itWe do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or marital status.
With your application please submit:
Resume
Cover letter
Writing sample: either a scientific paper that you were a co-author on or an original literature review of scientific articles with your own summary and conclusion
