Beyond Meat

Miriam Abundez Guerra ('19, Food Science and Technology)
Food Technologist, Beyond Meat

Working in research and development, Miriam Abundez Guerra’s job is to make new plant-based products and flavors for Beyond Meat. A typical day includes following up on experiments, making and testing batches of products, collaborating with suppliers and meeting with customers. The company recently launched a seared beef tips substitute, a product that Abundez Guerra briefly worked on in flavor development.

As an undergraduate in the food science and technology program, Abundez Guerra learned how to combine her interests in chemistry, cooking, baking and discovering new flavors. Now, at Beyond Meat, she gets to break new ground through research and play with food.

“I meet a lot of brilliant people here. We have people who are passionate about our mission,” she says. “I really enjoy my job. It’s fun, and I have a lot of autonomy too. I am getting paid to cook and pursue my passions.”