Food Database Scientist

Job summary

At Cronometer , we’re on a mission to empower people to make informed decisions about their health and wellness. Our passion drives us to build the best nutrition tracking software for individuals and professionals alike. The secret to our success? Unparalleled data quality and outstanding customer support. About the Nutrition T eam Our Nutrition Team is responsible for maintaining the depth, accuracy, and reliability of our nutrition database. We set the industry standard for comprehensive and precise nutrition information, going beyond simple calorie tracking to include detailed ma…

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At Cronometer , we’re on a mission to empower people to make informed decisions about their health and wellness. Our passion drives us to build the best nutrition tracking software for individuals and professionals alike. The secret to our success? Unparalleled data quality and outstanding customer support. About the Nutrition T eam Our Nutrition Team is responsible for maintaining the depth, accuracy, and reliability of our nutrition database. We set the industry standard for comprehensive and precise nutrition information, going beyond simple calorie tracking to include detailed macro and micronutrient data. Our team supports people tracking what they eat with Cronometer , ensuring they have the data they need to manage their diet, health conditions, and wellness goals . Position: Food Data base Sci entist (Nutrition Researcher) We are seeking a Food Data base Scientist with a background in food science, nutrition, or a related field to join our team. This role is central to developing and maintaining our food composition database, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and scientific rigor. You will bring together research, data analysis, and documentation practices to advance the quality and reliability of nutrition information that supports our products. What You’ll Do Research and evaluate reliable sources of nutrient composition data. Assess research methodologies to ensure data validity and comparability. Add, update, and verify nutrient values for foods in the database. Maintain clear documentation of data sources, protocols, and decisions to ensure transparency and traceability. Explore and implement AI-driven tools and data analytics methods to improve data processing and team workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new approaches and support continuous improvement. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science , Nutrition, Biochemistry, or related discipline . F oundation in analytical and research methodologies relevant to food composition. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to manage large datasets. Strong written communication skills for documenting methodologies and findings. Experience with data analytics tools and workflows and exposure to AI/ML applications are strong asset s . W hat we Offer : Employee bonus program Comprehensive health and dental benefits Employee Stock Option Plan 3 weeks paid time-off Company mobile phone + phone plan Fitness device rebate Flexible schedule and work from home options If you’re passionate about nutrition, accuracy, and efficiency, we’d love to hear from you! How to Apply: S end us your resume and a short cover letter explaining how your skills and interests align with this role and why you're excited to work at Cronometer .

Listed skills

• Tracking · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• Software · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

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