OPEN JOB: Senior Beverage Scientist LOCATION:Bridgeton Missouri ***Relocation Assistance Available SALARY: $110000 to $140000 INDUSTRY:Food & Beverages
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have 5 years in beverage application and development with a variety of products such as coffee seltzers teas powder bases etc.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Scientist position within Flavors R&D team will leverage scientific training and industrial experience to develop and scale-up new flavor products and systems for the food and beverage market. This position is expected to tackle projects with significant technical challenges ensuring diligence in the development scale-up and commercialization of innovative products that deliver on business goals.
The position requires a strong ability to work cross-functionally to set goals and timetables drive innovation and support commercialization efforts. Additionally this individual will support both local and global strategies and business initiatives while providing technical expertise to internal and external customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead and champion a culture of safety across all activities.
Drive product development innovation and novel applications in beverage.
Lead the conceptualization development and commercialization of new beverage products and technologies.
Optimize and validate the functional performance and sensory properties of various beverages.
Support the commercial team by translating unmet consumer needs into actionable science and technology strategies.
Support internal initiatives including but not limited to: cost reduction initiatives production efficiencies and quality improvements.
Provide technical leadership to address complex challenges simplifying issues by focusing on critical priorities.
Serve as a technical expert solving broader business issues through science and technology strategies.
Develop and execute experiments to create technical data supporting the businesss commercial strategy.
Design and conduct product testing including sensory analysis and analytical testing as well as review and analyze resulting data.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and developments in beverage fostering strong relationships with customers research institutions and industry organizations.
Represent the organization in customer meetings presenting technologies and solutions effectively.
Collaborate with Marketing Sales Operations Quality Regulatory and Senior Management to achieve cross-functional business objectives.
Provide high-level technical support to customers sales teams and internal departments on beverage issues.
Deliver written and oral reports on project status experimental results and technical recommendations.
Ensure the integrity of the R&D laboratory through accurate record-keeping test design and adherence to sanitary practices.
Support and mentor other scientists within the R&D organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree in Food Science or a related scientific field with 10 years of relevant work experience or a Masters degree with 5 years of experience.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in the formulation and scale-up of a wide variety of beverages including but not limited to dairy based and dairy alternative beverages carbonated beverages fortified beverages fruit drinks energy drinks enhanced waters sports drinks tea and/or coffee beverages is required.
Experience in UHT/HTST beverage processing is preferred.
Proven track record in product formulation specification creation commercialization and new technology development.
Expertise in formulation including the use of flavors proteins vitamins/minerals stabilizers acidifiers sweeteners and functional ingredients in wet and dry beverage bases.
Strong understanding of functional and sensory evaluation methods.
Proficiency with computer software including Excel Word and product formulation tools.
Advanced problem-solving data analysis and evaluation skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and departments including Marketing Quality and Senior Leadership.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while delivering high-quality results.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and innovations.
Demonstrated ability to work in and lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and achieve commercialization milestones.
Develop new formulations in collaboration with customers sales & marketing
Create and document finished goods formulas for costing and production
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