Senior Beverage Applications Scientist
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Job Location:
Northbrook, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 95000 - 105000
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Bell Flavors & Fragrances is seeking a creative and technically skilled Senior Beverage Applications Scientist to join our Flavors R&D this role youll develop test and optimize flavor systems for a wide range of beverage applicationsincluding alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Youll collaborate cross-functionally with sales marketing sensory and flavor creation teams to deliver outstanding solutions for our customers and drive internal development initiatives.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Formulate bench-test and optimize beverages (carbonated drinks juices plant-based beverages RTD cocktails alcohol energy drinks etc.) using our internal flavor library
- Select and apply flavors based on customer briefs market trends and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with flavorists to match and modify flavors for optimal performance
- Troubleshoot formulation processing and shelf-life challenges
- Support customer presentations and innovation showcase
- Maintain accurate records in laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
- Mentor and coach junior scientists technicians and interns
- Support pilot plant trials and scale-up activities
- Ensure lab safety cleanliness and regulatory compliance
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in food science Chemistry or related field
- 710 years of experience in beverage formulation product development or flavor applications lab (internships/co-ops count)
- Experience across multiple beverage types and understanding unique formulation challenges
- Familiarity with emulsions acidulants sweetener systems protein powders dairy/nondairy ingredients and functional ingredients
- Skilled in analytical tools (pH meters Brix titratable acidity etc.)
- Sensory acuity and ability to articulate flavor performance
- Strong presentation organizational and communication skills
- Mathematical skills for calculations proportions percentages weights and algebra
- Team-oriented adaptable and able to manage multiple projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with alcoholic beverage formulation or TTB regulations
- Experience with alcoholic beverage formulation or TTB regulations
- Proficiency with Genesis R&D Excel or LIMS (PV)
- Pilot plant or manufacturing trial experience
- Regulatory or labeling knowledge for global beverage markets
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 cGMP GLP standards
- Experience with laboratory safety audits and compliance documentation
Why join us:
- Competitive salary range of $95000 - $105000
- Full-time benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Ready to shape the future of beverage innovation Apply today and join a team committed to safety quality and creativity!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Protein Purification
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
About Company
Bell Flavor and Fragrances are experts in sensory and deliverers of experiences. We are the secret ingredient of your brand.
