# Mira Greenlee

> Food Scientist, Product Developer, Sensory Scientist

Location: United States, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/miragreenlee

Detail-oriented, mission-driven product developer with experience in animal-free products and alternative proteins. Skilled in applying ingredient functionality and sensory science to create and optimize consumer-ready products. Passionate about developing innovative products that push the boundaries of everyday consumer goods through sustainability and creativity. 

As a senior research associate at Wildtype, I contribute to the development and testing of animal-free seafood products, using cellular agriculture and biotechnology. I apply my skills and knowledge in food science, product development, sensory science and interpersonal communication to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and chefs, and to support the company's mission of creating a more sustainable and ethical food system.

## Work Experience
### Product Development Senior Research Associate @ Wildtype
Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States
- Lead product development projects focused on flavor optimization for cultivated salmon products.
- Own company-wide sensory evaluation program, including a trained descriptive panel and internal validation tests.
- Partner cross-functionally with R&D, operations, quality, and commercialization teams to ensure production readiness.
- Support GMP manufacturing, including process validation, formulation changes, and scale-up troubleshooting.

### Product Development Research Associate @ Wildtype
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States
- Conducted formulation development and sensory optimization for cultivated salmon products.
- Performed ingredient qualification, process improvements, and product consistency initiatives.
- Developed and led a descriptive analysis panel focused on providing feedback for flavor improvement.

### Food Science and Product Development Research Associate @ New Culture
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Leandro, California, United States
- Led protein ingredient qualification and specification testing for animal-free dairy casein.
- Optimized mozzarella formulation for texture, melt, and flavor at bench scale
- Applied texture analysis, rheology, and analytical testing to assess performance and stability
- Designed and ran in-house sensory panels and testing frameworks
- Collaborated with Michelin-starred chef on culinary applications and product launch.

### Undergraduate Research Assistant @ FOOD INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Luis Obispo, California, United States
- Conducted experiments, sensory tests, and literature reviews related to the waste valorization of tomato and peach seed pomace by performing enzyme-assisted extraction of oil.

### Peer Advisor @ California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Luis Obispo, California, United States

### Undergraduate Sensory Research Assistant @ Cal Poly Corporation
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | San Luis Obispo, California, United States

### Product Design Intern @ Impossible Foods
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Redwood City, California, United States
- Supported whole muscle product design from concept through specification.
- Conducted competitive benchmarking to inform product targets.
- Analyzed consumer testing data to support go/no-go decisions.

### Drink Barista @ Bambu
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Pleasanton, California, United States

### Barista/Server/Cashier @ Nourish
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Luis Obispo, California, United States

### Shift Leader/VB Warrior @ Vitality Bowls
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Pleasanton, California, United States


## Education
### Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate Program in Sensory Science
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Food Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

### High School Diploma
Foothill High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mira-greenlee
- Portfolio: https://miragreenlee.weebly.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13