Principal Scientist

The Principal Scientist is responsible for providing technical support to customers and internal teams for formulation solutions and applications direction, specifically in the beverage category. 

The Principal Scientist will be recognized internally as subject matter expert (SME) in commercialization of all RTD beverage products (low and high acid) and will yield expertise in other areas as needed. Principal Scientist will work onsite at the facility in SLC, Utah. 

Education/Work Experience: 

• MS in Food Science or related field 
• Minimum of 5 years commercial experience in variety of beverage categories including both low and high acid, required experience in emerging categories such as coffees, plant protein drinks, functional beverages, etc. 
•  Experience in flavor technology preferred. 
•  Experience is setting up a pilot plant preferred.

Main Job Functions: 

1. Develop, make, and evaluate finished product applications to support new product development efforts. 

2. Coordinate and execute new product scale-ups for manufacturing. 

3. Hands on work ethic in solving technical issues, bench work required. 

4. Work closely with Sales/Marketing and cross-functional teams on commercializing innovations in formulations and ingredients and effectively communicating about customer projects. 

5. Will lead the commercialization of pilot plant and safely operate lab and pilot plant equipment related to UHT processing, carbonated beverages, spray drying, dry blending, and other areas as assigned. 

6. Develop and lead creative initiatives, successfully manage projects, and be recognized as a SME / technical liaison between internal and external stakeholders. 

7. Identifies potential problems early in the development process and addresses them with appropriate solutions. 

8. Will oversee the set-up, design, and implementation of best lab practices. 

9. Actively train direct reports and other team members in all aspects of beverage development and commercialization. 

10. Assist in hiring and building out beverage innovation team. 

11. Works with supply chain to source raw materials needed for the success of product development.

12. May work with customers and co-packers to conduct pilot batches and scaled up product runs. 

13. Other Duties as assigned.