Liquid Commercialization Technical Development

Women of the Vine & Spirits; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo in Plainfield, IL invites applications for a Liquid Commercialization Specialist (TDT) on a 12-month contract with potential for full-time conversion. The role centers on leading liquid development from concept through scale-up, plus hands-on lab batching and trials to ensure timely, high-quality production at the BTC Pilot Plant.

Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams; strong communication, problem-solving, independence, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are

Qualifications

• Two years of coursework toward a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Ag/Bio Engineering, Biochemistry, or another relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead liquid work from concept through commercialization (ideation to scale-up).
• Complete lab batching and scale-up trials to support the liquid team during commercialization.
• Own production of trial batches and sales samples in the Commercialization Lab, ensuring on-time delivery and top quality.
• Generate new liquid and raw material specifications; manage and input data into SAP.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Adaptability

Legal drinking age

Education

Bachelor's coursework in Food Science/Ceramic?

Tools

SAP

Job description

Liquid Commercialization Specialist (TDT)

Please note that this is a 12 month Contract position that will offer full time hours and an opportunity to join Diageo upon completion in a Full Time position.

Anticipated start date will be July 2027.

Company

Diageo

Location

Plainfield, IL

Job Description

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to build a career worth celebrating.

Which company will you join?

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of outstanding character, and in 250 years, nothing has changed. We're the world's leading premium alcohol company! Our brands are industry icons including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It's why we trust them with our legacy and why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve. Our ambition is to build the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the very best people!

At Diageo, our purpose is to celebrate life everywhere, every day. To do that, you will join an organization that is passionate about customers and consumers, and proud of what they do. Diageo teams constantly set high goals and then try hard to exceed them. We are also an incredibly diverse organization, and we value each and every one's talent and personality.

Duties

As a member of the Technical Development Program (TDT), you will get first-hand experience with our work, our people, our values, and our culture. TDT contractors are given real responsibilities and challenges with projects that have an immediate impact on the business. Throughout the year, you are given multiple opportunities to interact with senior management through both their project work as well as informative and cultural events. All contractors also receive individual coaching and training from their immediate manager and cross-functional mentor. You will be encouraged to perform to our high standards and are given the same kind of performance feedback we give our full-time employees.

• Lead liquid work from concept to commercialization (liquid ideation through to scale-up) for innovations, renovations, and optimizations
• Complete laboratory batching and scale-up trials to support the liquid team during the commercialization process
• Own the production of trial batches and sales samples in the Commercialization Lab (the BTC's Pilot Plant), ensuring product is delivered on time and with outstanding quality.
• Generate new liquid and raw material specifications, managing and inputting data into SAP

Skills

• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to gather and analyze data
• Proven ability to work independently and drive projects to conclusion
• Confidence, adaptability, and resiliency in challenging situations and a fast-paced environment
• Must be of legal drinking age by start of employment

Education

• At least two years of coursework towards a Bachelors degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Ag/Bio Engineering, Biochemistry, or other relevant degree

Flexible Working Statement

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards & Benefits Statement

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.

Diversity Statement

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location

Plainfield Tech Centre

Job Posting Start Date

2026-08-31