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JBT Marel Corporation

Food Research Engineer

Lakeland, FL · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

As our Food Research Engineer, you will be ultimately responsible for providing technical and research assistance in thermal processing of hermetically sealed containers for the purpose of supporting ...

Saturn Petcare Inc

Food Technologist

Terre Haute, IN · On-site

S.) in food engineering, chemical engineering, food processing, food chemistry, food science, or related discipline. Knowledge of thermal processing. At least 3 years of experience in food processing ...

FurstStaffing

Food Technologist

Monticello, WI

Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field (Dairy Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, Food Engineering, Culinary Science, etc.) · 2-5 years of experience ...

Chatham

Summer Food Programming

Pittsburgh, PA

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Food Programming Assistant will work closely with Food Studies faculty to develop and assist with activities and events for summer and aid in continuity with Bread Oven training and use. Program ...

Chatham University

Summer Food Programming

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Food Programming Assistant will work closely with Food Studies faculty to develop and assist with activities and events for summer and aid in continuity with Bread Oven training and use. Program ...

FurstStaffing

Food Technologist

Monticello, WI

... Engineering, Culinary Science, etc.) · 2-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or R&D (dairy or refrigerated foods preferred) · Strong understanding of food safety, shelf-life validation, and ...

Palermo's Pizza

Pizza Food Scientist

Milwaukee, WI

Pizza Food Scientist Location: Milwaukee, WI Are you passionate about food innovation, bakery ... Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Sales, and ...

Palermo's

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Pizza Food Scientist

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Pizza Food Scientist Location: Milwaukee, WI Are you passionate about food innovation, bakery ... Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Sales, and ...

Palermo's Pizza

Pizza Food Scientist

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

PIZZA FOOD SCIENTIST Are you passionate about food innovation, bakery science, and bringing new ... Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Sales, and ...

Palermo's

Pizza Food Scientist

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$77K - $90K/yr

PIZZA FOOD SCIENTIST Are you passionate about food innovation, bakery science, and bringing new ... Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Sales, and ...

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Beverage Developer - Food Services

Vibrant Ingredients

Vista, CA • On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE: Beverage Developer- Food Service

REPORTS TO: Director of Research and Development

JOB SUMMARY: Vibrant Ingredients seeks a highly skilled and detail-oriented Beverage Developer to support the growth of the Food Service Beverage business.


Skills, Traits, & Competencies:

  • Beverage Development Skills: > 8 years’ experience, with a proven track record of sales in the beverage categories
  • Experience in Coffee would be an advantage
  • Ability to produce a Food service beverage from concept to commercialization
  • Excellent technical execution and project management skills
  • Highly developed organizational skills
  • Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization.
  • Great presentation skills and a love for customers are necessary
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develops food service beverage solutions for customers including coffee, tea, refresher type products that are cost effective, stable, utilizing the breath of the Vibrant Ingredient portfolio (Functional ingredients, coffee & tea extracts, flavors). Completes stability testing, documentation, costing and supports commercialization.
  • Ability to manage and drive projects to a successful outcome
  • Capable of multitasking and prioritizing projects.
  • Ability to develop Technical to Technical relationships with customers
  • Will be expected to support customer visits with sales.
  • Participates in Life Cycle Management of products focusing on reducing costs and maximizing margin. Completing all necessary stability testing.
  • Participates in supporting Innovation presentations, Ideation, Rapid Prototyping.
  • Supports production runs of new products for select customers.
  • Capable of developing a wide range of beverage applications with experience in product processing (Pasteurization, Homogenization, hot-fill, indirect and direct steam processing, carbonation, canning)
  • Follows basic GLP, ISO procedures, safety, lab notebooks and/or other electronic record keeping
  • May supervise Technicians


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Science degree (preferably in Food Science/Food Engineering) from a reputable school
  • Proven track record of success in beverage development in the Food Service or beverage industry
  • Full working knowledge of Beverage development
  • Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and delivery technologies
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Good computer software skills including MS Office (Excel, PPT, Word, etc.), Salesforce.