Principal Beverage Scientist
Company: CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division)
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Principal Beverage ScientistThe Principal Low Acid is
responsible for providing technical support to customers and
internal teams for formulation solutions and application
directions. The Principal Low Acid Scientist will be recognized
internally as a subject matter expert (SME) in commercialization of
all RTD beverage products (low acid) and will yield expertise in
other areas as needed. Principal Low Acid Scientist will work
onsite at the facility in Salt Lake City, UT.Main Job
Functions:Develop, make, and evaluate finished product applications
to support new product development efforts, including base
development and stabilizationCoordinate and execute new product
scale-ups for manufacturingHands-on work ethic in solving technical
issues, bench work requiredWork closely with Sales/Marketing and
cross-functional teams on commercializing innovations in
formulations and ingredients and effectively communicating about
customer projectsWill lead the commercialization of pilot plant and
safely operate lab and pilot plant equipment related to UHT
processing, spray drying, dry blending, and other areas as
assignedDevelop and lead creative initiatives, successfully manage
projects, and be recognized as a SME/technical liaison between
internal and external stakeholdersIdentifies potential problems
early in the development process and addresses them with
appropriate solutionsWill oversee the set-up, design, and
implementation of best lab practicesActively train direct reports
and other team members in all aspects of low acid beverage
development and commercializationAssist in hiring and building out
low acid beverage innovation teamWorks with Supply Chain to source
raw materials needed for the success of product developmentMay work
with customers and co-packers to conduct pilot batches and scaled
up product runsTechnical Qualifications:Education:MS in Food
Science or related fieldExperienceMinimum of 7+ years commercial
experience in variety of low acid beverage categories. Required
experience in emerging categories such as coffees, teas, plant
protein drinks, functional beverages, dairy based drinks,
etc.Experience in flavor technology preferredExperience in setting
up a pilot plant preferredRequired Competencies:Product
DevelopmentScale-UpQuality and RegulatoryFlavor
TechnologyDemonstrates attention to detailPrioritizes and uses time
effectivelyOperating machinery: Benchtop sample preparation
equipment, pilot equipmentAble to communicate with multiple
internal and external groups effectivelyAble to do preventative
maintenance or repair equipmentMust work well in group
problem-solving situations and exhibit sound judgmentAbility to
prioritize and use time effectively while managing competing
demandsContribute to building a positive team spirit and display a
high amount of professionalismGood communication skills. Ability to
read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine
correspondence, instructions, and procedures. Basic mathematical
skills. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers,
decimals, and fractions. Able to compute ratios and percentages.
Demonstrates ability to self-manage. Consistently at work and on
time. Takes responsibility for own actions, takes initiatives,
meets productivity standards, and generates suggestions for
improving work**If you d like to hear more about this opportunity
and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O
Sullivan at kosullivan cps4jobs.com.JO: 92.24KO#LI-KO1
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