Beverage Product Innovation Scientist

CHEManager International; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) invites applications for a Product Development-focused role in Texas, working within the Product Development team to drive innovation and launch readiness for powdered beverage products. The position emphasizes bench-top experiments, formulation accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Applicants should hold a science-based degree and have hands-on experience with powders, with travel as a requirement.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering.
• 4 years of experience in a related function within food/beverage (R&D, Quality), CPG, and/or commensurate advanced education.
• Previous Product Development experience with powders and powdered drink mixes desired.
• Ability to travel is required.
• Excellent written and presentation skills.
• Works independently and in a team environment.
• Skilled in problem solving, with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead bench-top experiments, formula calculations, and develops prototypes for product tastings, sales meetings, and sensory testing across a variety of KDP brands and products.
• Apply technical principles to ensure dissolution, dispersion, stability, flavor delivery, and consistency in powdered drink mixes.
• Interprets test results, writes technical reports, and effectively communicates information within the organization.
• Support innovation platforms requiring nutritional claims and/or language, and understanding formulation implications.
• Verifies formula accuracy, completes formula documentation, and conducts pilot-plant trials, including interfacing with external partners.
• Fully understands R&D functions and project management process to lead the commercialization of ideas to launch.

Skills

Presentation skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Growth mindset

Independent work

Travel flexibility

Education

B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Formulation software

Job description

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) invites applications for a Product Development-focused role in Texas, working within the Product Development team to drive innovation and launch readiness for powdered beverage products. The position emphasizes bench-top experiments, formulation accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Applicants should hold a science-based degree and have hands-on experience with powders, with travel as a requirement.