Sr. Beverage Scientist - High Acid
Job Description
Sr. Beverage Scientist – High Acid
The Scientist / Sr. Scientist for High Acid is responsible for providing technical support to customers and internal teams for formulation solutions and application directions. The Sr. Beverage High Acid Scientist will be recognized internally as a subject matter expert (SME) in commercialization of all RTD beverage products (high acid) and will yield expertise in other areas as needed. Scientist will work onsite at the facility in SLC, Utah.
Main Job Functions:
- Develop, make, and evaluate finished product applications to support new product development efforts
- Coordinate and execute new product scale-ups for manufacturing
- Hands-on work ethic in solving technical issues, bench work required
- Work closely with Sales / Marketing and cross-functional teams on commercializing innovations in formulations and ingredients and effectively communicating about customer projects
- Will lead the commercialization of pilot plant and safely operate lab and pilot plant equipment related to high acid beverages processes
- Develop and lead creative initiatives, successfully manage projects, and be recognized as a SME/technical liaison between internal and external stakeholders
- Identifies potential problems early in the development process and addresses them with appropriate solutions
- Will oversee the set-up, design, and implementation of best lab practices
- Actively train direct reports and other team members in all aspects of high acid beverage development and commercialization
- Assist in hiring and building out high acid beverage innovation team
- Works with Supply Chain to source raw materials needed for the success of product development
- May work with customers and co-packers to conduct pilot batches and scaled up product runs
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Mike Ribando at mribando@cps4jobs.com.
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Salary
$80,000 - $120,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) and Relocation.
Job Requirements
Education: BS in Foods Science, Advanced degree preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of 8+ years commercial experience in variety of high acid beverage categories. Required experience in emerging categories such as carbonated beverages and juices
- Experience in flavor technology preferred
- Experience in setting up a pilot plant preferred
Required Competencies:
- Product Development
- Scale-Up
- Quality and Regulatory
- Flavor Technology
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Prioritizes and uses time effectively
- Operating machinery: Benchtop sample preparation equipment, pilot equipment
- Able to communicate with multiple internal and external groups effectively
- Able to do preventative maintenance or repair equipment
- Must work well in group problem-solving situations and exhibit sound judgment
- Ability to prioritize and use time effectively while managing competing demands
- Contribute to building a positive team spirit and display a high amount of professionalism
- Good communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine correspondence, instructions, and procedures. Basic mathematical skills. Able to add, subtract, multiple and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Able to compute ratios and percentages. Demonstrates ability to self-manage. Consistently at work and on time. Takes responsibility for own actions, takes initiatives, meets productivity standards, and generates suggestions for improving work
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Mike Ribando at mribando@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 26.25MR
#LI-MR1