Senior Beverage R&D Chemist: Formulation to Scale

Mykelly; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is hiring a Sr R&D Beverage Chemist in San Fernando, CA to lead beverage product development from formulation to production scale. You will mentor junior chemists, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and provide technical solutions that drive products to grocery shelves nationwide.

The role is a full-time, contract-to-hire onsite position with rigorous formulation work, cost analysis, and regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on chemist experience in food and/or beverage product development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent laboratory technique and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Outstanding communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and improve beverage products based on customer requirements and in-house innovation goals.
• Lead feasibility analyses considering production capacity, equipment, technology and timeline constraints.
• Create master formulas, compounding instructions, and detailed product specification sheets; provide technical documentation to customers.
• Perform cost analysis and recommend selling prices on all product work.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior R&D Chemists and Lab Technicians; establish lab procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Engage directly with customers to understand technical requirements, troubleshoot formulations, and provide on-site support for first-time production runs.
• Partner with Quality Control and Production teams to ensure new products scale smoothly and meet specifications
• Handle sample requests and manage R&D operations as needed.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Laboratory techniques

Mentoring

Communication

Cross functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Kelly Science & Clinical is hiring a Sr R&D Beverage Chemist in San Fernando, CA to lead beverage product development from formulation to production scale. You will mentor junior chemists, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and provide technical solutions that drive products to grocery shelves nationwide.

The role is a full-time, contract-to-hire onsite position with rigorous formulation work, cost analysis, and regulatory awareness.