Blend Product Developer I

Boston Beer Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility/adoption support

Free financial coaching

Health & wellness program and discount

Professional development & training

Free beer!

Talk to your recruiter about eligible

Job summary

Boston Beer Company seeks a Product Developer at Samuel Adams Brewery in Jamaica Plain, MA to craft high-quality beverage products across the Beyond Beer segment. You will lead product development, manage projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, profitable offerings.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Food Science or related field and 2+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering field.
• 2+ years of experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product Development – develop products per scope and internal quality standards.
• Project Management – manage low to medium complexity projects and flag risks.
• Consumer-centric Design – use insights to guide flavor and product development.
• Cross-functional Collaboration – work with Commercialization, Sensory, Brand, Legal, QA, Production.
• Scalable Manufacturing – design for efficient production at required scale.
• Beverage Science – translate ideas into technical solutions for drinkability.
• Problem Solving – identify solutions and secure needed support.

Skills

Project management

Consumer insights

Cross-functional collaboration

Laboratory techniques

Problem solving

Scalable manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Fermentation Science, or applicable Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are currently hiring a Product Developer at the Samuel Adams Brewery in Jamaica Plain, MA. The Product Developer crafts high-quality beverage products that align with consumer preferences and business goals. This role is responsible for developing new recipes across the Beyond Beer segment of The Boston Beer Company's portfolio. The Product Developer is responsible for adhering to internal product development standards, managing their own project load while collaborating with cross-functional partners, and ensuring products are profitable, scalable, and defendable.

What You'll Brew

• Lead Product Development – Develops new products according to a defined scope, desired timeline, and according to our internal quality standards.
• Project Management – Manages their own project load of low to medium complexity projects, flagging risks proactively so that mitigation plans can be aligned on.
• Consumer-centric Design - Utilize consumer insights to guide flavor and product development that enhances enjoyment and satisfaction.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Work closely with teams across the company (e.g., Commercialization, Sensory, Brand, Legal, Quality Assurance, and Production) to ensure timely and successful product launches.
• Scalable Manufacturing - Ensure products are designed for efficient production at the necessary scale.
• Beverage Science – Able to translate ideas into technical solutions, applying scientific thinking to develop products that drinkers love and to improve our ways of working.
• Problem Solving – Approaches challenges with a can-do attitude, identifies solutions, and enrolls required support.

What Ingredients You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Fermentation Science, or applicable Engineering
• 2+ years of experience or equivalent degree/certification/education

Preferred Qualifications

• Displays excellent project management skills by tracking and organizing all documentation and communication relevant to active projects.
• Basic laboratory techniques and core skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to work in a flexible and changing schedule.
• Must possess the technical skills to work in a lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing scale environments.

Level

7

At the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws, we are open about our salary ranges. For this role, the salary range is between $61,000 and $109,000. However, it’s important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location. Additionally, this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and certain sales roles might include a car allowance.

Some Perks

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!
• Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

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