THE ROLE :
- This position will report to the : Director R&D
- Travel Requirement : TBD
- Location : On-Site
- FLSA Status : Exempt
- Employment Category : Full Time
- Pay Range : 78 k-95k
Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands Bolthouse Farms Health-Ade and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.
Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice smoothies shakes and protein drinks . Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.
The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more please visit .
WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
The R&D Scientist will be an experienced product developer and innovative team player. They lead research laboratory pilot and production scale experiments to deliver innovation renovation and troubleshooting projects. This role requires a consumer-first attitude and a high degree of collaboration within the R&D- and cross-functional team. These projects will be extremely visible as they represent commitment to our customers and become in large part what our reputation as a category leader is based on.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Formulates recipe process instructions and quality specifications for new product innovation renovation cost savings and troubleshooting projects. Tailors approach to match project brief and brand guardrails such as cost desired claims ingredient usage or nutrition targetsConduct benchtop pilot plant production trials food safety challenge studies and sensory testing to evaluate product attributes and shelf life produce prototypes and effectively scale-up products. Ensures that products and processes have met quality safety and risk assessment requirementsCollaborate with cross-functional team members including Marketing Operations Regulatory Quality and Procurement to commercialize CPG products. Participates in product costing labeling and regulatory review packaging / artwork development timeline development etc.Manage ingredient and product specifications in digital recipe management system. Effectively maintained to communicate formula alternative ingredient usage process instructions quality specifications and change management tracking with the production facilityCompile & analyze (statistically mathematically and / or graphically) test results. Prepare & communicate reportsPartners with Procurement to mitigate ingredient supply risk maximize flexibility and drive cost efficiencies. Identify potential new suppliers and execute ingredient reviewsAnalyze competitive CPG products and consumer trends. Proactively vet new ingredients and emerging processing technology to feed breakthrough innovation pipelineMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
B.S. degree in Food Science Engineering or related technical fieldMinimum 3 years of experience in the food industry demonstrating the skills required for this positionExcellent communication skills and computer literacyValid drivers license and clean driving recordADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Knowledge of food science chemistry ingredient functionality food and beverage processing and manufacturing sensory evaluation and consumer research and consumer insightsDemonstrated successful development and scale-up of food and beverage products. Experience taking fresh and minimally processed food & beverage products to marketAbility to complete project work successfully and on time. Can follow SOPs and gold standards to drive projects forwardAble to balance multiple project initiatives simultaneously and be flexible to changing directions. Able to effectively communicate project progress and emerging risk to R&D leadership and cross-functional teamHigh level of professionalism. Solid communication skills (both verbal and written) organizational and time management skills detail orientedStrong digital / IT skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and recipe management systemsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Masters degree in Food Science or relevant fieldPrior beverage product development experience fruit and vegetable processing knowledge produce- or agriculture operations food manufacturing experienceBilingual English and Spanish preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS :
Must have the ability to examine differences in product quality and package designAbility to taste products and work with dairy soy and tree nut allergensOccasional standing walking sitting handling products climbing stairs. Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments for extended periodsAbility to lift 30 lbsAbility to work in both hot and cold environmentsHOURS & WORKDAYS :
1st shift (8 : 00-5 : 00pm) when business requires weekends and overtime will be mandatoryWHAT WE OFFER plus more !
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.
Medical Dental & VisionGroup Life and AD&DVoluntary Life and AD&DGroup Short & Long-Term Disability401(k)Paid Time OffFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramGym Membership Discounts
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity and expression or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed to assist them in performing essential job functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team at .
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES :
Generous Brands does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Key Skills
Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Yearly Salary Salary : 78000 - 95000