Food Scientist Intern (f/m/d)
planet-a-foods
About this role
Planet A Foods is seeking a Food Scientist Intern to contribute to product development, sensory analysis, and ingredient innovation, supporting the company's mission to create sustainable and delicious food ingredients. The internship offers hands-on experience in food science and product development within a fast-growing startup environment.
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About planet-a-foods
planet-a-foods.comA company that develops future‑proof, resilient food ingredients for food manufacturers and brands, focused on reducing reliance on traditional supply chains and improving product stability and nutrition. They use sustainable, scalable production approaches — such as fermentation, plant‑based concentrates, and upcycling — to deliver functional proteins, fats, and specialty ingredients with a lower environmental footprint. The business provides custom formulations, technical support, and regulatory guidance so partners can reformulate products for clean‑label, cost‑effective, and shelf‑stable outcomes. Their customers are global food companies and startups seeking supply‑chain resilience, product innovation, and improved sustainability credentials.
About planet-a-foods
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$28k – $40k
per year