Scientist

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Director – R&D
• Travel Requirement: TBD
• Location: On-Site
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employment Category: Full Time
• Pay Range: 78k-95k

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Evolution Fresh and our joint venture with Sambazon. Bolthouse Farms is the preeminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, and protein drinks. Evolution Fresh - is the premier, cold-pressed juice brand and maker of the new Real Fruit Soda. Through our integrated partnership with Sambazon we produce and sell their high-quality Açaí beverages.

Formerly known as Bolthouse Farms – Generous Brands was born out of the independence from its carrot operations and is poised to be the “World’s Largest Beverage Start-Up.”

Currently we have 1000 employees located across the country at our hubs/facilities in Bakersfield, CA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA & Chicago, IL.

You can connect with our brands on their socials - Bolthouse Farms (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok ) and Evolution Fresh (LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok).

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Formulates recipe, process instructions, and quality specifications for new product innovation, renovation, cost savings and troubleshooting projects. Tailors approach to match project brief and brand guardrails such as cost, desired claims, ingredient usage, or nutrition targets
• Conduct benchtop, pilot plant, production trials, food safety challenge studies and sensory testing to evaluate product attributes and shelf life, produce prototypes, and effectively scale-up products. Ensures that products and processes have met quality, safety, and risk assessment requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members, including Marketing, Operations, Regulatory, Quality and Procurement to commercialize CPG products. Participates in product costing, labeling and regulatory review, packaging/artwork development, timeline development, etc.
• Manage ingredient and product specifications in digital recipe management system. Effectively maintained to communicate formula, alternative ingredient usage, process instructions, quality specifications, and change management tracking with the production facility
• Compile & analyze (statistically, mathematically and / or graphically) test results. Prepare & communicate reports
• Partners with Procurement to mitigate ingredient supply risk, maximize flexibility, and drive cost efficiencies. Identify potential new suppliers and execute ingredient reviews
• Analyze competitive CPG products and consumer trends. Proactively vet new ingredients and emerging processing technology to feed breakthrough innovation pipeline

• B.S. degree in Food Science, Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the food industry demonstrating the skills required for this position
• Excellent communication skills and computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of food science, chemistry, ingredient functionality, food and beverage processing and manufacturing, sensory evaluation and consumer research, and consumer insights
• Demonstrated successful development and scale-up of food and beverage products. Experience taking fresh and minimally processed food & beverage products to market
• Ability to complete project work successfully and on time. Can follow SOPs and gold standards to drive projects forward
• Able to balance multiple project initiatives simultaneously and be flexible to changing directions. Able to effectively communicate project progress and emerging risk to R&D leadership and cross-functional team
• High level of professionalism. Solid communication skills (both verbal and written), organizational and time management skills, detail oriented
• Strong digital/IT skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and recipe management systems

• Master’s degree in Food Science or relevant field
• Prior beverage product development experience, fruit and vegetable processing knowledge, produce- or agriculture operations, food manufacturing experience
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

• Must have the ability to examine differences in product quality and package design
• Ability to taste products and work with dairy, soy, and tree nut allergens
• Occasional standing, walking, sitting, handling products, climbing stairs. Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments for extended periods
• Ability to lift 30 lbs
• Ability to work in both hot and cold environments

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

• 1st shift (8:00-5:00pm) when business requires, weekends and overtime will be mandatory

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

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