Job Description

Senior Food Scientist - Beverage & Marine-Based Innovation

Company Description

SoFast Laboratories has pioneered a cutting-edge innovation in the beverage industry with its gel-based sparkling soda, powered by FASTgel™ technology. This unique product transforms into an expanding gel upon contact with stomach acid, offering immediate satiety, prolonged fullness, and effective hunger suppression without the side effects commonly associated with GLP-1 or GLP-2. Committed to creating clean and effective appetite control solutions, SoFast Laboratories embraces innovation to revolutionize health and nutrition. Join us in shaping the future of functional beverages in our dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Role Description

Currently based in Los Angeles

Relocation to Hawaii potentially in the future (Relocation Package Provided)

Starting at ~$100,000 (Compensation Based on Experience)

Our team is opening a new research laboratory focused on algae-based foods, ocean-derived ingredients, and next-generation functional beverages, and we are seeking a Senior Food Scientist who specializes in beverage systems.

This is not a generalist food science role.

We are looking for someone with deep expertise in:

• Beverage formulation (mandatory)
• Hydrocolloids and stabilizer systems
• Alginates / seaweed-derived extracts (strongly preferred)
• Functional and performance beverage systems
• Scaling from bench to pilot to commercial production

You will play a key leadership role in developing innovative marine-based and functional beverage systems, including:

• Algae-based food and beverage applications
• Ocean-derived functional ingredients
• Advanced texture and gel systems
• Shelf-stable beverage development
• Pilot and commercial-scale implementation
• This role requires both hands-on lab expertise and high-level formulation strategy.

Requirements

• Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field
• Significant experience specializing in beverages (required)
• Strong technical understanding of hydrocolloids, especially alginate systems
• Experience scaling formulations into production
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort in a fast-moving innovation environment

Compensation

Starting salary is approximately $100,000, with higher compensation available based on experience and expertise.

If you are an A-level beverage scientist who wants to work at the intersection of marine science, functional nutrition, and advanced formulation — we want to hear from you.

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