R&D Scientist (Food Science)

Job Title : R&D Scientist

Location : Valhalla, NY

Timings : 08 : 00 AM - 05 : 00 PM

Pay : $50 / hr

Description :

Job Description : Research scientist for the Beverage Ingredient Science & Technology (S&T), Conducts and supports ingredient application programs to identify and validate new ingredient and formulation technologies that drive advantage across the global Beverage portfolio.

Key Accountabilities :

• Support and drive technical evaluation of new ingredient and formulation technologies for the Beverage portfolio (Sports and Fitness, Hydration, and CSD).
• Conduct hands-on application assessment & testing at both the bench and in pilot plant leveraging experimental design.
• Supports interaction and linkage to key S&T programs between Beverage categories to ensure program alignment and technology transfer to regional teams.
• Identifies and leverages external partners to source new ingredients and technologies. Assesses technology applicability in Beverage products and delivers proven solutions to product development teams.
• Support and work with technical program leaders to deliver technical solutions to improve the nutrition and performance of Beverage products, leveraging expertise in food physical chemistry and food ingredient functionality.
• Initiate and build SME network with global R&D peers to transfer & implement new technologies for global teams.
• Primary accountability will be focused on supporting and driving capability programs and application assessment - focused on functional ingredients and clean label preservatives ingredients that includes - model formula application, identify technical unlocks for beverage compatibility, shelf -stability validation and sensory assessment. Will work closely with S&T technical pillar team members in identifying holistic ingredient formulation solutions and transfer the same to product development for landing zone opportunities.
• Demonstrates technology applicability and potential, leveraging protocept development and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Leverages strong partnerships with external and internal experts (analytical, sensory, academia) to resolve key technical challenges.
• Performs basic economic evaluations on ingredients, ingredients suppliers, and product formulations to assess viability.
• Participate as an active member of cross-functional teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Product Development, Regulatory, Legal, Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering and other groups.

Qualifications :

Salary : $50