Food Scientist (Equity-Based) Kefilo About Kefilo

Kefilo is building a human transformation ecosystem focused on functional nutrition, preventive wellness, gut health, lifestyle redesign, accountability systems, mental wellness, and sustainable human performance.

We are not building a conventional food delivery company, cloud kitchen, or healthy meal brand.

Our goal is to create scientifically designed nutrition systems that help individuals improve their health, energy, recovery, productivity, and long-term wellbeing through evidence-based food solutions.

We believe food should not simply satisfy hunger.

Food should become a tool for transformation.

Because of this, food science, product innovation, nutrition research, and functional ingredient development are critical pillars within the long-term Kefilo ecosystem.

Position

Role: Food Scientist

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Type: Equity-Based Founding Team Opportunity

Experience: 2+ Years Preferred

About The Opportunity

This is not a conventional food production or quality control role.

We are looking for a Food Scientist who can help build the scientific foundation behind future-ready nutrition products, functional foods, wellness beverages, performance-focused meals, and innovative nutrition systems.

You will work closely with nutritionists, chefs, product teams, and founders to create products that are nutritionally effective, operationally scalable, commercially viable, and scientifically credible.

Key Responsibilities 1. Functional Food & Product Development

Develop innovative food products aligned with wellness and transformation goals
Design functional foods, wellness beverages, protein-rich products, and nutrition-focused offerings
Evaluate ingredients based on nutrition, functionality, shelf life, and consumer acceptance
Support product standardization and scalability
Nutrition & Scientific Validation
Work with nutrition teams to align products with health outcomes
Evaluate nutritional profiles and ingredient interactions
Support evidence-based product development
Ensure scientific credibility of nutrition claims and product positioning
Product Innovation & Research
Identify emerging trends in food science, gut health, preventive wellness, and functional nutrition
Explore novel ingredients and food technologies
Conduct product research, testing, and improvement initiatives
Contribute to long-term innovation pipelines
Quality, Stability & Commercialization
Support shelf-life studies and product stability assessments
Develop product specifications and documentation
Assist in quality assurance frameworks
Help bridge the gap between R&D and commercial execution

What We Are Looking For

Background in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition Science, or related disciplines
Understanding of functional foods and nutrition-focused product development
Knowledge of ingredient functionality and food processing
Interest in preventive wellness and human performance
Strong research and analytical capabilities
Startup-friendly mindset
Long-term ownership mentality
Passion for building impactful products from scratch

Areas Where You Can Create Impact

Functional nutrition products
High-protein food systems
Wellness beverages
Gut-health-focused products
Shelf-stable nutrition innovations
Future-ready food technologies
Performance-focused meal solutions
Preventive wellness nutrition systems

Why Join Kefilo

Opportunity to become part of the founding team
Build products with real-world health impact
High ownership and decision-making responsibility
Direct interaction with founders and strategic initiatives
Opportunity to shape the future direction of product innovation
Long-term equity upside as the company grows

Selection Process

Initial Discussion
Food Science & Innovation Assessment
Product Vision Discussion
Short Collaboration Phase
Equity-Based Onboarding

A Few Questions For You

What food products or innovations have you worked on previously
What areas of food science interest you the most
Have you worked on functional foods, beverages, nutrition products, or wellness-focused innovations before
If you joined Kefilo today, what product opportunities would you prioritize during the first 90 days
How do you see food science contributing to preventive healthcare and human transformation
Why are you interested in joining an early-stage startup with an equity-based structure

Please Share

Resume/CV
LinkedIn Profile
Educational Qualifications
Relevant Projects or Research Work
Product Development Experience
Areas of Specialization
Any publications, patents, or innovation work (if applicable)

We are not looking for someone to simply formulate products.

We are looking for someone who wants to help build the future of functional nutrition, preventive wellness, and human transformation through science-driven food innovation.

Skills: innovation,transformation,food science

Food Scientist (5+ exp, Part-time, Equity only)