Application Scientist

Who is Nulixir?Nulixir, a nano-biotechnology start-up, is a VC-backed business-to-business (B2B) company that develops, manufactures, and licenses intellectual property (IP) for smart nanocarriers, called nanovesicles, which optimize the performance of functional ingredients in food & beverage products. Nulixir, as the Function HouseTM, is revolutionizing the functional ingredient space by introducing a realm of functionality and shaping the future of intelligent food. This patented technology (70+ patents) has applications across multiple verticals in food and beverage (e.g., nootropics, energy stimulants, vitamins, probiotics, protein, etc.).Founded in 2019, the company brought together a team of CPG leaders, cancer researchers, US attorneys, and nutritionists to overcome long-standing challenges in the Food and Beverage Industry. The firm's founder has extensive experience in the development of nanocarriers for cancer therapeutics.In the past-year, Nulixir sales have grown ~8x with strong interest from small, mid-size and many large CPG companies to partner with Nulixir and incorporate the technology in their products. Nulixir boasts an impressive board of senior executives from companies like Pepsi, Danone, McKinsey & Company, Paine Schwartz Partners, etc. The company currently has 30+ employees with a stellar executive team who come from food B2B companies such as ADM, Givaudan, Kerry, and ex-MBB consultants.Position Overview:Nulixir is looking for a highly qualified and experienced professional to lead Nulixir's product applications. You will partner closely with Research and Development, Sales, Procurement, and, most importantly, directly with customers to build market winning food and beverage products and concepts utilizing Nulixir's technology. You should be a highly experienced product development professional in food and beverage B2B (ingredients, flavors, etc.), and / or food & beverage CPG product development. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, resourcefully creative, metrics driven, detail oriented, customer focused, and has a background in beverage applications. The Application Scientist will report to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Position Location:This position will be IN PERSON at our HQ facilities located in the Austin, TX Metropolitan Area In this critically important role, you will be responsible for:A: Lead finished product development and applications at Nulixir Be the resident expert in finished good applications, communicating to the Research and Development team opportunities and challenges associated with incorporating Nulixir's core technology into various product formatsExcel in product formulation: Ingredient functionality and interactions with a very good understanding of Design of experiments.Proactively identify market pain points associated with our strategic products and platforms B: Identify and incorporate best practices for applications lab Build overall applications lab with required ingredients, equipment, and personnel Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and application sheets for various product applications that can be shared across teams Identify and implement appropriate software systems to efficiently manage recipes and processing parametersDefine best practices associated with sensory sample evaluations; enable broader teams to effectively contribute to evaluations Partners with production and quality department to complete scale-up trials and support QA/QC with trouble shooting when necessary.C: Be an extension of Sales Drive "customer first" mentality by identifying and communicating clear customer needsProvide technical services to customers as needed (plant trials, troubleshooting, and training) and assist customers by participating in in-house visits, answering technical questions and conducting presentations/seminars as neededDemonstrates an understanding of customers, product categories, and consumer preferencesDrive technical-to-technical relationships with customers to ensure proof of concept executionDrive new win revenue through timely project execution Relevant Job Experiences, Skills, and Key requirements for this role:Food science or related technical (biology, chemistry) bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in B2B food & beverage ingredients with 5+ years in an applications role Strategic mindset with ability to tactically execute with a hands-on approach Customer oriented Experience with broad non-alcoholic beverage applications; experience in food, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, and confections also a positiveTechnical background with preference for experience with emulsions, encapsulation, or other colloid based systems Strong communication and interpersonal skills with internal stakeholders and customers Experience with rapidly growing, fast paced businesses and / or start-up experience; need to have a good understanding of start-up culture and mentalityCollaborative work style with colleagues across functions, partners, and external support resources to analyze and draw actionable conclusions that drive profitable revenueStrong research, and data analysis skills with ability to connect the dots, draw insights and make recommendations.Self-motivated, organized, and resilient - with ability to define goals, prioritize work plans and overcome obstacles.Experience in managing proprietary and confidential product portfolios with utmost discretionStrong verbal and written communication and reporting skillsAbility to find creative solutions to complex problemsEntrepreneurial and self-starterThrives in an ambiguous environment with limited datapoints Self-motivated, high energy and collaborative work stylePay Range:$110K-$130K plus bonusStock Options (after initial employment period)Why Join Nulixir?Innovative Environment - Be part of a pioneering company at the forefront of food and beverage innovation.Impactful Role - Play a crucial role in the company's growth and success by supporting the CEO.Growth Opportunities - Access to professional development and career advancement opportunities within a dynamic and growing company.Collaborative Culture - Work with a passionate and driven team dedicated to making a difference in the industry.Competitive Compensation - Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Nulixirians' Culture:We recruit, promote, and reward based off our five core values:Sleeves Up At Nulixir, we provide the autonomy and creativity needed to own your role, iterate where needed and drive impact on a massive scale.100% Transparency Nulixir is passionate about open feedback at all levels of the company. This allows us to fail fast, create in real time and build an open company culture.Be Defiantly Great We are defiant, that's in our lifeblood, we accomplish what other people think are impossible. Challenging the status quo is our lifeblood.Unconditional Empathy Our customers are real people with real business needs, and we are here to listen and tackle accordingly. If we care and respect each other, there is no challenge we can't overcome.Be the solution, not just the critic take ownership and drive collaboration. We work together and we build together.

Created: 2025-03-03