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Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

SR FLAVOR SCIENTIST

Chico, CA · On-site

$105K - $162K/yr

Get to Know This Role The Sr Flavor Scientist is an individual contributor who leads beverage development and commercialization projects from concept through scale up and market readiness. The role ...

Humetis Group

Registered Dietitian

Sauk Rapids, MN · On-site

$31 - $41.50/hr

The dietitian will apply their technical expertise to create and manage healthy menu plans and may collaborate with Food & Beverage Development and management teams. Key Responsibilities: * Develop ...

Village Pet Care LLC

Lead Bartender

Charlotte, NC

Brings creativity and passion to beverage development. * Leads by example with professionalism and integrity. * Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. * Solves problems quickly and ...

Village Pet Care LLC

Lead Bartender

Charlotte, NC

Brings creativity and passion to beverage development. * Leads by example with professionalism and integrity. * Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. * Solves problems quickly and ...

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How much do beverage development jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for beverage development in the United States is $71,527.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,500.00 and $93,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Beverage Development job?

A Beverage Development job involves creating and formulating new beverages, improving existing recipes, and ensuring products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Professionals in this field work with ingredients, flavors, and production processes to develop drinks that align with consumer preferences and market trends. They often collaborate with marketing, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to bring a product from concept to commercialization.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Beverage Development?

A typical day in Beverage Development often includes researching trends, formulating new beverage recipes, conducting taste tests, and documenting results. You’ll collaborate closely with marketing, quality assurance, and production teams to refine products and ensure they align with consumer expectations and regulatory requirements. You may also participate in pilot production runs or troubleshoot issues that arise during scaling from lab to manufacturing. The work environment is a mix of laboratory, office, and sometimes production floor settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Beverage Development position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Beverage Development, you need a solid background in food science, chemistry, or a related field, along with hands-on experience in product formulation and sensory analysis. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, product lifecycle management (PLM) software, and relevant safety or quality certifications (such as HACCP) is often required. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills help professionals excel in developing innovative beverages and collaborating across departments. These abilities are critical for ensuring products are safe, marketable, and meet both taste and regulatory standards.

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Infographic showing various Beverage Development job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,527 per year, or $34.4 per hour.

Sr. Beverage Applications Technologist

Carbery Group

Wauconda, IL • On-site

$82K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry-we're a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.

We believe great flavor starts with great people. That's why we're committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's SuccessThe position offers you, an experienced Beverage Development Professional, the opportunity to join Synergy Flavors, one of the leading international suppliers of flavor and ingredients to the global food and beverage industry. You will be able to work with a team of technologists that have developed some of the market leading beverage products you see in stores today.
Independently owned by Carbery, Synergy Flavors has the benefit of over 130 years of flavor industry tradition. Synergy's American headquarters is located in Wauconda, Illinois with additional operations in Rochester, New York; Hamilton, Ohio; and Brazil. Additionally, we have operations in the UK, Ireland and Thailand.How You Will Contribute

  • Independently develop and optimize finished product formulations using various flavor delivery systems

  • Have ability to reverse engineer finished products from label declaration and nutrition panels.

  • Must possess thorough understanding of finished product batching and processing.

  • Must possess general flavor knowledge.

  • Stay current with new ingredients, flavors trends and changes to industry standards

  • Provide technical support to customers during demos and presentations with account managers.

  • Lead cross functional teams and key accounts to create demos and presentation

  • Provide technical support at plant trials and production runs for customers.

  • Participate in routine taste panels

  • Understands the background of incoming requests

  • Leads projects independently in terms of planning, analysis, and communication

  • Able to solve complex problems; capable of collecting information from various sources both internal and external

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Broad understanding of Synergy business

  • Mentor and coach junior employees

In order to be successful in this position we require:

  • Bachelor of Science in Food Science or other applied science

  • 7 or more years of application lab experience in beverage product development

  • A strong background in carbonated soft drinks or juices and/or experience running a Microthermics is a plus

  • The ability to work accurately, quickly and with good laboratory practices across multiple projects within the day / week.

  • The ability to take a beverage product from conception through development to commercialization.

  • You must possess good documentation skills and be adept at working within programs such as Excel, Word & assorted databases.

  • You must have knowledge of recipes, basic mixing and blending skills and the ability to follow formulations precisely

  • The ability and interest to interact directly with customers or travel with Account Managers

  • We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a team player, engaging and able to communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively

Starting Range: $82,000 - $110,500

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

For more information on our benefits click here.

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.

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