Imbibe is looking for a Scientist to join their team as a mid-level product developer to formulate, scale-up, and commercialize food and beverage products, ensuring quality and meeting client needs.
Requirements
- Batch and prepare formulas for processing at the bench and pilot plant scale, with an in-depth working knowledge of relevant processing equipment.
- Conduct analytical testing on raw and finished product samples including but not limited to pH, titratable acidity, total solids/moisture, particle size, Brix, density, viscosity, and color.
- Apply critical thinking, food science and business principles to work through complex, challenging scenarios at bench, pilot, and commercial scales.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and Word.
- Skilled in data synthesis and technical writing/communication.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in beverage product development, ideally with both CPG and flavor house exposure.
- Proven mastery in beverage flavor applications, including flavor system design, customization, masking strategies, and performance troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Work to formulate high quality products for clients, assuming responsibility for the design, planning, and execution of varying complexity projects.
- Batch and prepare formulas for processing at the bench and pilot plant scale, with an in-depth working knowledge of relevant processing equipment.
- Conduct analytical testing on raw and finished product samples including but not limited to pH, titratable acidity, total solids/moisture, particle size, Brix, density, viscosity, and color.
- Apply critical thinking, food science and business principles to work through complex, challenging scenarios at bench, pilot, and commercial scales.
- Leverage internal and external resources for troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Provide technical support for varying complexity/risk product trials.
- Monitor progress of shelf life for given projects through data analysis and synthesis into comprehensive technical reports.
Other
- Interact with clients on a regular basis to maintain project momentum and engagement.
- Drive progress and deliver results on multiple priorities, projects, and timelines concurrently.
- Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, or related field.
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset and detailed work style.
- Proficiency in self-management and prioritization skills to meet client and business needs.
