Associate Ingredient Scientist

Pride Health is seeking an Associate Ingredient Scientist for a large American beverage company that makes and sells a wide range of drinks and coffee systems.

Job Title: Associate Ingredient Scientist

Location: Burlington, MA

Job Type: Contract

Length: 9-Months (with potential to extend up to 12 months)

Hours: 40 hours/week

Pay Rate: $30.63 - $34.72 per hour

Overview:

The Associate Ingredient Scientist will be working in a fast paced cross-functional environment to develop ingredient specifications that are accurate, as well as collect critical documents to make sure all our ingredients meet the required FDA standards.

Responsibilities:

• Understand basics of raw materials, and their application in beverages
• Lead projects that impact ingredients, such as new supplier requirement updates, cost savings initiatives, supply issues or production challenges
• Provide training to the broader cross functional partners as needed
• Follow SOP and enter the required ingredient data in the database accurately
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of laboratory work if the ingredient is analyzed internally
• Work together effectively with Product Development and other functions of R&D such as Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology
• Collaborate cross functionally with groups outside of R&D such as Quality and Procurement
• Develop/ Update SOPs and training for job function as needed
• Effectively communicate with vendors to obtain required documents in a timely manner

Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must be able to lead, track and follow up on projects with problem solving mindset and present outcomes to the leadership
• Must have a high attention to detail with ingredient specifications and related technical information
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing business needs, priorities, and other activities as needed
• Self-motivated and able to manage the workload as prioritized

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or allied field
• 1-3 years of experience in a related function within food/beverage (R&D, Quality) or Client internship
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Note: This role has the potential to extend up to 12 months; however, the extension is not guaranteed. Candidates must be able to commit to the full 12‐month duration if an extension is approved to ensure continuity and avoid retraining.

Benefits that Pride Health offers:

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Apply Today! If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to rob.vanriet@pride-health.com for immediate consideration.