Applications Scientist - Food & Beverage Formulation

Florida Food Products; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applications Scientist at Vibrant Ingredients in Vista, CA will support development and optimization of natural ingredient solutions for food and beverage applications. You will work with R&D, sales, and customers to develop formulations, run evaluations, and communicate technical findings.

The ideal candidate has a BS or MS in a related field and 3+ years of experience, with strong problem-solving, analytical, and alliance-building skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in food and beverage applications, product development, or ingredient formulation.
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, ingredient interactions, and processing techniques.
• Experience with plant-based, clean-label, or natural ingredient solutions is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques, analytical testing, and sensory evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations using Vibrant’s natural ingredients for various food and beverage applications.
• Conduct product evaluations, stability testing, and sensory analysis to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with customers to understand their needs, provide technical support, and develop customized solutions.
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, sales, and marketing teams to support product development initiatives.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements in the food and beverage sector.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving related to ingredient performance in different applications.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field

Job description

The Applications Scientist at Vibrant Ingredients in Vista, CA will support development and optimization of natural ingredient solutions for food and beverage applications. You will work with R&D, sales, and customers to develop formulations, run evaluations, and communicate technical findings.

The ideal candidate has a BS or MS in a related field and 3+ years of experience, with strong problem-solving, analytical, and alliance-building skills in a fast-paced environment.