What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Beverage Scientist position at CPS, Inc.?
The Senior Beverage Scientist will be responsible for independently developing and optimizing beverage formulations utilizing a variety of flavor delivery systems. This role requires strong technical expertise in beverage applications, product development, commercialization, and customer support. The ideal candidate will serve as a key technical resource, collaborating with customers, account managers, and cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver successful beverage solutions.
Key Responsibilities
$100,000-$110,000
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Independently develop, formulate, and optimize finished beverage products using a variety of flavor delivery systems.
- Reverse engineer finished products based on ingredient statements, nutrition facts panels, and product analysis.
- Apply a thorough understanding of beverage processing, batching, and manufacturing principles.
- Utilize broad flavor knowledge to support product development and application activities.
- Stay informed on emerging ingredients, flavor trends, market developments, and evolving industry standards.
- Provide technical expertise during customer meetings, demonstrations, and presentations alongside commercial teams.
- Lead cross-functional project teams and support strategic customer initiatives through the creation of product demonstrations and presentations.
- Provide hands-on technical support during customer plant trials, scale-ups, and production runs.
- Participate in routine sensory evaluations and taste panels.
- Evaluate project requests, identify technical requirements, and establish appropriate development strategies.
- Independently manage projects, including planning, execution, analysis, and communication of results.
- Solve complex technical challenges by gathering and analyzing information from both internal and external sources.
- Effectively communicate project updates, technical findings, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
$100,000-$110,000
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related scientific discipline.
- 5 years of experience in beverage applications or beverage product development.
- Strong experience with beverage formulation, product development, and commercialization.
- Experience with carbonated soft drinks, juices, or operation of MicroThermics equipment is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy, organization, and strong laboratory practices.
- Proven ability to take beverage products from concept through commercialization.
- Strong documentation and record-keeping skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and relevant databases.
- Working knowledge of beverage recipes, ingredient functionality, mixing and blending techniques, and formulation execution.
- Comfortable interacting directly with customers and supporting business development efforts alongside commercial teams.
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
- Positive attitude, collaborative mindset, and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
- 20-30% travel
- 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.
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000