Beverage Product Innovator & Scale-Up Scientist

CareersInFood.com; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The CareersInFood.com is seeking a mid-level Scientist - Product Developer to advance formulation, scale-up, and commercialization of food and beverage products. You will manage multiple projects, partner with clients, and drive execution from bench to pilot plant.

You bring 3–5 years in a food/beverage facility or lab, strong data interpretation, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to meet evolving trends and client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and Word.
• Skilled in data synthesis and technical writing/communication.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset and detailed work style.
• Proficiency in self-management and prioritization skills to meet client and business needs.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Execute other duties as assigned within established SOPs and participate in SOP revision, optimization, and creation with other stakeholders. Participate in training and onboarding initiatives as needed and lead training for any direct reports.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines and assist in enforcing policies throughout the organization.
• This role may require travel to manufacturing plants (<20%).
• This role may include supervision of other teammates as well as management of entry or junior-level roles (typically 1-2 direct reports).

Skills

Data synthesis

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Self-management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science/chemistry/biochemistry/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The CareersInFood.com is seeking a mid-level Scientist - Product Developer to advance formulation, scale-up, and commercialization of food and beverage products. You will manage multiple projects, partner with clients, and drive execution from bench to pilot plant.

You bring 3–5 years in a food/beverage facility or lab, strong data interpretation, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to meet evolving trends and client needs.