New Products Lab Developer

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $28/hour

COMPANY:
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY:

The New Products Lab Developer will work on a team reporting to the Flavor Lab Manager. As a New Products Lab Developer, you will support new product development through design and production of prototypes, lead process improvement efforts, and assist product managers with new product projects. In this role you will use basic lab instrumentation as well as manage sample production.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executing the innovation process.

• Supporting new product development through design and production of prototypes as well as lead process improvement efforts within that area.

• Assist project managers with new product development projects.

• Assist in managing sample production/benchtop samples in a fast-paced environment.

• Apply knowledge to monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and/or improve processes.

• Analyze samples using basic lab instrumentation.

• Maintain sample/ingredient inventories and SOPs.

• Manage incoming documentation.

• Promote and encourage safe working practices.

• Gain exposure to senior leaders including formal presentation of projects.

• Coordinating day-to-day responsibilities amongst various team members.

• Assisting with long term growth and sustainability of the lab.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Fermentation/Food Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology or similar field preferred.

• Problem-solving skills, results orientation, and commitment to development.

• Able to work in cross-functional teams effectively.

• Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation.

• Demonstrated taste experience and acuity.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including public speaking.

• Willingness to travel.

• Experience in new product development/innovation helpful.

• Flavor application experience.

• Lab instrumentation experience ; Anton Paar, Pentair, Steinfurth, Pipettes, etc.

• Familiarity with stage gate process helpful.

• Knowledge of consumer testing techniques/methodologies helpful.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers.