Scientist, Product Development - Dairy

Minimum 4 years’ experience in a food/beverage manufacturing facility and/or laboratory setting.

May occasionally need to move, lift, or transport containers of ingredients weighing up to 50 lbs.

Exposure to food and beverage product tastings which may include allergens.

5+ years of progressive experience in beverage product development, ideally with both CPG and flavor house exposure.

Demonstrated success leading formulation and commercialization of diverse beverage platforms, including high- and low-acid ready-to-drink products, ready-to-mix powders, functional beverages, and concentrates/syrups.

Proven mastery in beverage flavor applications, including flavor system design, customization, masking strategies, and performance troubleshooting.

Work to formulate high quality products for clients, assuming responsibility for the design, planning, and execution of varying complexity projects.

Batch and prepare formulas for processing at the bench and pilot plant scale, with an in-depth working knowledge of relevant processing equipment.

Conduct analytical testing on raw and finished product samples including but not limited to pH, titratable acidity, total solids/moisture, particle size, Brix, density, viscosity, and color.

Leverage internal and external resources for troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Interact with clients on a regular basis to maintain project momentum and engagement.

Drive progress and deliver results on multiple priorities, projects, and timelines concurrently.