Nutrition Scientist

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Nutrition Scientist Company: GreenChoice, PBC Location: Remote (in USA), or Hybrid in San Diego, CA Employment Type: Part-Time 20 hr/week to start / Contract-to-Hire (Full-Time Potential) Experience Level: 8+ Years About GreenChoice GreenChoice, PBC is a leading provider of food health…

Requirements Summary

Required: Master’s or PhD in Nutrition Science, Public Health, or related field 8+ years of experience in nutrition science, nutrition research, food retail, or program development Strong familiarity with nutrition/health scoring systems and…

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Lead updates to our scoring algorithms (nutrition, processing, safety) based on the latest Dietary Guidelines, peer-reviewed research, and regulatory standards.
Define new attributes (e.g., “Heart Healthy”) including criteria, thresholds, and citations.
Evaluate and critique existing scoring systems (e.g., Food Compass, Nutri-Score, Health Star Rating, OptUP) and help articulate GreenChoice’s differentiation.
Produce concise, implementation-ready documentation (criteria, thresholds, rules, citations) for engineers and customer-facing materials.
Collaborate with the Science Advisory Board and Lead Data Scientist while also working independently and decisively.

Requirements

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Master’s or PhD in Nutrition Science, Public Health, or related field
8+ years of experience in nutrition science, nutrition research, food retail, or program development
Strong familiarity with nutrition/health scoring systems and labeling programs (e.g., NOVA, Food Compass, Nutri-Score, Guiding Stars, OptUP)
Demonstrated ability to translate complex nutrition research into clear rules, criteria, and guidance
Excellent communication skills (able to brief retailers, write citations, and present findings concisely)
Comfort making evidence-based decisions without needing constant data science support
Mastery of regulatory frameworks (FDA, USDA, AHA, etc.)

Nice to Have

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PhD in Nutrition Science
Experience designing or refining nutrition or food health scoring algorithms
Registered Dietitian (RD)
Experience with startups, innovation programs, or applied research
Proficiency with data and statistical analysis

What We Offer

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✓Competitive rate; 20hr/week

✓Equity options available

✓Flexible scheduling

✓Trust based sick policy

✓Work directly with the CEO, Head of Engineering, Lead Data Scientist, and Science Advisory Board

✓Opportunity to shape the science behind technology already in use by grocery retailers nationwide

What We Offer

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✓Be part of a mission-driven company tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time: making healthy, sustainable food choices easy and accessible.

✓Shape the algorithms and science powering the Food GreenScore® — influencing how millions of people shop and eat.

✓Gain visibility as a leader at the intersection of nutrition science, retail, and food technology.