Food Scientist

MUSH is a place where driven individuals unlock their highest potential. We believe that change starts within, and as a team, we accomplish extraordinary feats. If you want to build a reputation of doing hard things well, and aspire to make the world a little healthier, MUSH may be a great place for you.

Our first product line of ready-to-eat overnight oats pioneers a new category for the breakfast occasion, offering a healthy, satiating, and convenient alternative to traditional morning meals. By making healthy food more accessible, we believe that humankind can feel, think, and do better.

Role Description

MUSH is seeking a dynamic and open minded teammate to support our Research and Development (R&D) Team at our manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City. The successful candidate has exceptional organization and prioritization skills.

General Responsibilities:

• Support ongoing and emerging innovation projects
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives
• Develop methodologies for new analytical tools (e.g., moisture meter, oat-grading sieves)
• Support product improvement initiatives
• Build supplier relationships to evaluate new ingredients and technologies
• Troubleshoot production and QA-related issues
• Conduct sensory evaluations to support innovation, quality, and supplier approvals
• Manage formulations and ingredients in Genesis software to ensure accuracy, cost tracking, and efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

Experience Requirements:

• B.S. Degree (Food Science or Engineering preferred)
• Strong proficiency in all MS Office/Google applications
• Problem solving, excellent verbal and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet time sensitive tasks in a fast paced environment
• Previous experience in basic and applied research and development preferably in food or beverage companies preferred.
• Strong background in food science, ingredient interaction, and process development.

Cultural Expectations:

• Set an example. Hold yourself accountable to standards of excellence
• Teammate: know when to follow, know when to lead; always serving others
• Beginner’s Mind: provide possibilities, options, and solutions
• Communicator: use tact and precision to communicate ideas, issues, and feedback
• Self-Starter: there is no turn-key manual for success, you are helping to build one
• Results Driven: you demand results, but focus on the robust processes that yield them
• Attention to Detail: unwavering discipline with little things that make big differences
• Relationship Builder: customer first mentality with all internal & external counterparts
• Problem Solver: expect the unexpected; be agile & effective in combating issues
• Thrive on Adversity: our goals are lofty and our values are grounded in humility. We bite off more than we can chew and roll our sleeves up when the situation calls for it.
• Fun: check the fun box every day. Love what you do & do it well.