Research Scientist conducts and supports ingredient application programs to identify and validate new ingredient and formulation technologies that drive advantage across the global Beverage portfolio.
Required Education :
Bachelors or Masters - Food Science and Technology, Food Chemistry or related field
Required Qualifications / Skills / Experience :
- 1-2 yrs. of experience in the Food Industry or related area
- Proven expertise in utilization of scientific method and critical thinking to drive robust research programs and deliver results
- Understanding of food chemistry, carbohydrates, product formulation and development, ingredient technology, and food safety
- Functional knowledge of analytical test methodologies and data interpretation
- Ability to make significant technical scientific advances utilizing internal and / or external resources
- Detail-oriented individual with proven ability to independently lead multiple projects and work streams simultaneously, leveraging project management tools
- Self-starter with good oral and written communication and presentation skills, the ability to work with various personalities and work styles
- Have technical curiosity and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams
- Positive learner highly creative individual with desire to gain and apply knowledge to new products / opportunities
Research Scientist Job Duties :
- Support and drive technical evaluation of new ingredient and formulation technologies for the Beverage portfolio (Sports and Fitness, Hydration, and CSD)
- Conduct hands-on application assessment & testing at both the bench and in pilot plant leveraging experimental design
- Supports interaction and linkage to key S&T programs between Beverage categories to ensure program alignment and technology transfer to Regional teams
- Identifies and leverages external partners to source new ingredients and technologies. Assesses technology applicability in Beverage products and delivers proven solutions to product development teams
- Support and work with technical program leaders to deliver technical solutions to improve the nutrition and performance of Beverage products, leveraging expertise in food physical chemistry and food ingredient functionality
- Initiate and build SME network with global R&D peers to transfer & implement new technologies for global teams
- Primary accountability will be focused on supporting and driving capability programs and application assessment - focused on functional ingredients and clean label preservatives ingredients that includes model formula application, identify technical unlocks for beverage compatibility, shelf -stability validation and sensory assessment
- Work closely with S&T technical pillar team members in identifying holistic ingredient formulation solutions and transfer the same to product development for landing zone opportunities
- Demonstrates technology applicability and potential, leveraging protocept development and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences
- Leverages strong partnerships with external and internal experts (analytical, sensory, academia) to resolve key technical challenges
- Performs basic economic evaluations on ingredients, ingredients suppliers, and product formulations to assess viability
- Participate as an active member of cross-functional teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Product Development, Regulatory, Legal, Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering and other groups
Travel :
- Ability to travel when needed
- Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
- Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.
3 days ago