• We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our Data & Analytics team. We are looking for someone with a strong academic background and hands-on experience with large-scale datasets, statistical modeling, and machine learning applied to the financial sector, credit bureaus, or specialized consultancies. • Develop, train, and validate statistical and machine learning models to support decision-making; • Analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data, ensuring data quality and consistency; • Build and maintain data pipelines and modeling processes; • Collaborate with business teams to understand problems and design data-driven solutions; • Document and present analysis and model results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; • Contribute to model governance and reproducibility.

• Design and execute system-level measurement frameworks for foundational model improvements spanning offline evaluation benchmarks, online A/B experiments, and longitudinal impact tracking across surfaces. • Define, and own the success metrics that quantify foundational model value. • Build causal inference methodologies to isolate the incremental impact of individual model components within a complex, multi-model production system where changes co-occur and interact. • Work cross-functionally to build relationships, proactively communicate key findings, and collaborate closely with ML Engineers, Applied Scientists, Homefeed and Surface teams to ensure measurement rigor is embedded in every model launch. • Relentlessly focus on impact, whether through sharpening investment decisions with data, raising the bar for launch criteria, accelerating experimentation velocity, or surfacing hidden inefficiencies in the model ecosystem.

• Perform quick analyses and ad-hoc studies to support strategic decisions, addressing specific requests from different areas of the company; • Manage and implement end-to-end, low-complexity data projects, ensuring effectiveness and innovation; • Actively participate in medium-complexity projects, executing tasks with autonomy and analytical precision; • Collaborate on high-complexity projects, providing technical expertise and creative solutions under senior supervision; • Develop classification and regression algorithms, and build models to identify non-linear relationships between variables; • Understand and apply neural networks in appropriate contexts; • Create and maintain technical and business documentation, as well as presentations related to data activities; • Promote a data-driven culture across teams, acting as a data evangelist.

Role Description Dr. Berg Nutritionals is building a new line of clean-label food products — crackers, spice blends, dressings, dry goods, and more — sourced from our own greenhouse and formulated without grains, seed oils, refined sugars, or artificial ingredients. The challenge is not just making healthy food; it's making healthy food that people actually prefer over junk food alternatives. We want the same crunch, the same mouthfeel, the same flavor satisfaction — built from ingredients we stand behind. We're looking for a Sensory & Formulation Food Scientist who understands the mechanics of why conventional food is addictive and can reverse-engineer those qualities using clean, whole-food ingredients. This is the person who takes a concept from Dr. Berg's kitchen to a shelf-stable, scalable, commercially viable product without compromising quality. Job Duties & Responsibilities - Product Development & Formulation - Develop and iterate on clean-label formulations for crackers, spice blends, dressings, dry goods, and other product categories as they emerge. - Engineer texture, mouthfeel, and crunch to match or exceed conventional competitors — using no grains, no seed oils, no refined sugars, and no artificial additives. - Build flavor systems and seasoning blends that deliver the same reward and satisfaction as commercial products, using real herbs, spices, and whole-food ingredients (many sourced from our greenhouse). - Prototype rapidly. Test internally. Iterate based on feedback. Move from concept to shelf-ready formulation. - Sensory Science & Consumer Experience - Apply sensory science principles to product design: taste, aroma, texture, appearance, and the overall eating experience. - Design and run internal tasting panels and feedback loops to evaluate products before they go to market. - Understand why junk food works — salt/fat/sugar layering, crunch mechanics, mouth-coating, flavor release timing — and replicate those dynamics with clean ingredients. - Ingredient Sourcing & Scaling - Work with our greenhouse team and sourcing partners to identify and qualify ingredients that meet Dr. Berg's standards. - Ensure formulations are scalable from test kitchen to co-packer production without quality loss. - Manage water activity, shelf stability, packaging requirements, and any regulatory or labeling needs for finished products. - Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer - Work directly with Dr. Berg to translate his nutritional philosophy into product specifications. - Collaborate with marketing and content teams to provide technical backing for product claims, ingredient stories, and educational content. - Document all formulations, processes, and test results so the product line can scale beyond a single person. Qualifications - Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Sensory Science, or a closely related field (UC Davis, Cornell, Rutgers, Cal Poly, or equivalent programs). - 3+ years of hands-on R&D experience developing consumer food products, ideally in clean-label, better-for-you, or functional food categories. - Deep understanding of texture engineering — how to achieve crunch, snap, chew, and creaminess through ingredient selection and process design. - Working knowledge of flavor chemistry: how seasoning blends, fat carriers, acid balance, and Maillard reactions interact to create satisfying flavor profiles. - Experience taking a product from bench-top prototype through co-packer production and commercial launch. - Comfort working in a fast-moving, founder-led environment where speed and iteration matter more than corporate process. Preferred - Experience at a clean-label CPG brand (Primal Kitchen, Hu Kitchen, Siete Foods, Simple Mills, RXBAR, Base Culture, or similar). - Formal sensory science training or experience running consumer panels and sensory evaluations. - Knowledge of grain-free, keto-friendly, or low-carb formulation constraints. - Background in spice blending, dressing/sauce formulation, or dry goods (not just baked goods). - Understanding of health-claim compliance (FDA, FTC) as it relates to food labeling and marketing. Compensation - Rate: $50 - $110/hour, based on experience and scope of engagement - Location: Fully remote within the United States - Type: Independent Contractor - Hours: Flexible; specific commitment to be defined based on project scope - Hiring eligibility: We are not currently engaging contractors based outside the U.S. - Applicants must be able to ship products easily and quickly within the U.S.