Associate Product Development Scientist

About This Role
We're seeking a highly motivated and creative Associate Product Development Scientist to execute trials at various packing houses across Spain and Europe to help facilitate the continued growth of Apeel's produce supply base. You will be responsible for developing, testing and validating our formulations on fresh produce that are currently in a pre-trial phase. You will work cross-functionally with Materials R&D, Product Quality, Operations, and Supplier Relations teams to successfully demonstrate Apeel's technologies to potential partners.
This role will ideally be based near Valencia and may require up to a 50% travel percentage (domestic and international) with assignments lasting up to 3 months at a time.
What You'll Do

Execute trials at customer facilities in Spain/EU
Collect and analyze data from trials
Prepare detailed reports for presentation to internal and external parties
Collect and analyze data for tests of produce that are currently in a pre-trial phase

What You Bring

BS (Lic.) in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, or a related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field
2+ years of formal research experience in a STEM field
Demonstrated organizational ability and high attention to detail
Ability to perform indoor and outdoor work in cold or hot environments, and the ability to lift and move boxes of fruit (up to 40 lbs)
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Demonstrated effective written and/or verbal communication in various technical fields

At Apeel, we value potential and recognize that great candidates come from diverse backgrounds. We seek to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. If you are enthusiastic about this role and believe your unique perspective would be an asset to our team, but don't meet every qualification, please don't hesitate to apply!
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