Quality Scientist - Lab-Driven in Food Lipids & QA

David Protein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity options

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Gym expenses covered

PTO and travel

Job summary

Epogee, a food science and lipid chemistry company, seeks an Associate Scientist, Quality for its in‑office role in New York City. The team supports analytical testing, shelf-life studies, and quality documentation to back Epogee's R&D efforts.

You will report to the Director of Epogee R&D and collaborate with the broader Medici quality organization. Responsibilities emphasize safety culture and precise data management in a hands-on lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Comfort and enthusiasm for spending the majority of the day in the lab running hands-on analytical work
• Familiarity with wet chemistry techniques (titrations, acid/base analysis) — coursework or internship experience is sufficient
• Familiarity with food safety and regulatory frameworks (FDA, USDA, CFIA, FSMA, HACCP, SQF, Prop 65)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Low Ego, High Drive - Humble, self-aware, and motivated by the mission.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and contribute to a Safety-First Lab Culture.
• Execute routine and non-routine analytical testing on EPG batches and ingredients.
• Perform batch assessment and release testing to verify conformance to internal specifications.
• Support method development and validation as new test procedures are needed.
• Maintain accurate, well-documented lab records and ensure data integrity across all testing.
• Conduct shelf-life and stability testing for EPG and related finished products.
• Compile and organize quality data for internal review and reporting.
• Assist with quality documentation for COAs and customer requests.
• Coordinate with synthesis/analytical teams on batch quality assessments.
• Support R&D and applications teams with ad hoc testing and sample prep.

Skills

Lab work

Wet chemistry

Food safety/regulatory

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food Science/Biology/Chemistry

Tools

Titration techniques

Acid/base analysis

Job description

Epogee, a food science and lipid chemistry company, seeks an Associate Scientist, Quality for its in‑office role in New York City. The team supports analytical testing, shelf-life studies, and quality documentation to back Epogee's R&D efforts.

You will report to the Director of Epogee R&D and collaborate with the broader Medici quality organization. Responsibilities emphasize safety culture and precise data management in a hands-on lab environment.