The Good Food Institute
The Senior Scientist, Plant-based at the Good Food Institute will conduct research and provide technical analysis to support the development and adoption of plant-based proteins. They will work with various stakeholders to advance scientific understanding and strategic initiatives in the alternative protein industry, focusing on sustainable and scalable solutions.
Headquarters
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2016
The Good Food Institute (GFI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit think tank that accelerates the development and adoption of plant‑based and cultivated meat, eggs, and dairy to create a more sustainable, healthy, and humane global food system. GFI supports scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers with open research, technical assistance, market intelligence, corporate engagement, and policy advocacy to lower barriers to next‑generation proteins. Operating globally, it funds and publishes research, helps companies scale and commercialize alternatives to conventional animal agriculture, and advances regulatory and investment pathways to make these products widely available.
Tufts University and Good Food Institute rescue cultivated meat lines for open industry use
Jan 16, 2026
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Dec 11, 2025
🎥 Taste, price, or bust: Bruce Friedrich’s roadmap for alt meat
1 month ago
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
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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