A growing flavor and ingredient innovator is seeking a Senior Beverage Application Technologist to join its R&D team on-site in Addison Illinois. This role is responsible for leading the development and commercialization of innovative beverage solutions to support strategic customer initiatives and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation hands-on application experience and a passion for beverage innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop beverage applications for strategic customer presentations product demos and industry trade shows. - Serve as a technical consultant to customers on formulation labeling and regulatory compliance. - Lead pilot trials and support scale-up and commercialization activities on-site. - Execute lab projects efficiently and accurately. - Collaborate with the applications team on tastings concept development and training. - Attend seminars webinars and conferences to stay informed on industry trends. - Assist customers with sourcing alternatives for raw materials. - Manage raw material inventory and maintain a well-organized lab space. - Conduct sensory evaluations to validate formulation performance and customer expectations. - Compound and blend flavors for internal use and customer requests. - Ensure a clean organized and well-stocked lab environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Food Science Physical Sciences or a related field required. - Minimum of 5 years experience in beverage application development (8 years preferred). - Expertise in a broad range of beverages including: Carbonated beverages Alcoholic drinks (beer spirits liqueurs etc.) Functional beverages (performance nutrition adaptogens nootropics) UHT and aseptic beverages - Skilled in product labeling and regulatory requirements. - Experience conducting pilot plant work and scaling formulations to production. - Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new software. - Strong attention to detail communication and organizational skills. - Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced lab environment.
Performance Metrics:
Performance will be evaluated based on the timely and accurate execution of assigned tasks adherence to company procedures achievement of project goals and demonstration of the following competencies: - Technical Knowledge - Work Quality - Sound Judgment - Collaboration & Initiative - Communication
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- In-office position with lab responsibilities at the Addison Illinois location. - Frequent standing sitting and use of lab equipment. - Ability to lift and move objects up to 30 pounds. - Normal vision hearing and mobility required. - Moderate noise levels in lab and office settings.
Compensation:
$90000 $120000 base salary plus additional discretionary bonus potential
Disclaimer:
This job description provides only a summary of the typical functions associated with this role and is not intended to represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all responsibilities tasks or duties. The actual responsibilities tasks and duties assigned may differ from those outlined and additional duties may be assigned. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. SmartHire is not legally responsible for any changes to the jobholders responsibilities or activities implemented by our clients that differ from those described herein.
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