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$ 78000 - 95000
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Job Description
THE ROLE:
- This position will report to the: Director R&D
- Travel Requirement: TBD
- Location: OnSite
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Employment Category: Full Time
- Pay Range:78k95k
Generous Brandsis dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands Bolthouse Farms Evolution Fresh and our joint venture with Sambazon. Bolthouse Farms is the preeminent provider of chilled juice smoothies and protein drinks. Evolution Fresh is the premier coldpressed juice brand and maker of the new Real Fruit Soda. Through our integrated partnership with Sambazon we produce and sell their highquality Aa beverages.
Formerly known as Bolthouse Farms Generous Brands was born out of the independence from its carrot operations and is poised to be the Worlds Largest Beverage StartUp.
Currently we have 1000 employees located across the country at our hubs/facilities in Bakersfield CA Rancho Cucamonga CA & Chicago IL.
You can connect with our brands on their socials Bolthouse Farms LinkedIn Instagram and TikTok and Evolution Fresh LinkedIn Instagram and TikTok.
WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
The R&D Scientist will be an experienced product developer and innovative team player. They lead research laboratory pilot and production scale experiments to deliver innovation renovation and troubleshooting projects. This role requires a consumerfirst attitude and a high degree of collaboration within the R&D and crossfunctional team. These projects will be extremely visible as they represent commitment to our customers and become in large part what our reputation as a category leader is based on.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Formulates recipe process instructions and quality specifications for new product innovation renovation cost savings and troubleshooting projects. Tailors approach to match project brief and brand guardrails such as cost desired claims ingredient usage or nutrition targets
- Conduct benchtop pilot plant production trials food safety challenge studies and sensory testing to evaluate product attributes and shelf life produce prototypes and effectively scaleup products. Ensures that products and processes have met quality safety and risk assessment requirements
- Collaborate with crossfunctional team members including Marketing Operations Regulatory Quality and Procurement to commercialize CPG products. Participates in product costing labeling and regulatory review packaging/artwork development timeline development etc.
- Manage ingredient and product specifications in digital recipe management system. Effectively maintained to communicate formula alternative ingredient usage process instructions quality specifications and change management tracking with the production facility
- Compile & analyze (statistically mathematically and / or graphically) test results. Prepare & communicate reports
- Partners with Procurement to mitigate ingredient supply risk maximize flexibility and drive cost efficiencies. Identify potential new suppliers and execute ingredient reviews
- Analyze competitive CPG products and consumer trends. Proactively vet new ingredients and emerging processing technology to feed breakthrough innovation pipeline
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. degree in Food Science Engineering or related technical field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the food industry demonstrating the skills required for this position
- Excellent communication skills and computer literacy
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of food science chemistry ingredient functionality food and beverage processing and manufacturing sensory evaluation and consumer research and consumer insights
- Demonstrated successful development and scaleup of food and beverage products. Experience taking fresh and minimally processed food & beverage products to market
- Ability to complete project work successfully and on time. Can follow SOPs and gold standards to drive projects forward
- Able to balance multiple project initiatives simultaneously and be flexible to changing directions. Able to effectively communicate project progress and emerging risk to R&D leadership and crossfunctional team
- High level of professionalism. Solid communication skills (both verbal and written) organizational and time management skills detail oriented
- Strong digital/IT skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and recipe management systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in Food Science or relevant field
- Prior beverage product development experience fruit and vegetable processing knowledge produce or agriculture operations food manufacturing experience
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
- Must have the ability to examine differences in product quality and package design
- Ability to taste products and work with dairy soy and tree nut allergens
- Occasional standing walking sitting handling products climbing stairs. Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments for extended periods
- Ability to lift 30 lbs
- Ability to work in both hot and cold environments
HOURS & WORKDAYS:
- 1st shift 8:005:00pm) when business requires weekends and overtime will be mandatory
WHAT WE OFFER
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and wellbeing of both our eligible coworkers and their families.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group ShortTerm Disability
- Group LongTerm Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity and expression or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities as needed to assist them in performing essential job functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team at .
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Generous Brands does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Employment Type
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