Bell Flavors & Fragrances LATAM · 2 weeks ago
Senior Beverage Applications Scientist
Northbrook, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
7+ years expBell Flavors & Fragrances is seeking a creative and technically skilled Senior Beverage Applications Scientist to join our Flavors R&D team. In this role, you’ll develop, test, and optimize flavor systems for a wide range of beverage applications—including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, sensory, and flavor creation teams to deliver outstanding solutions for our customers and drive internal development initiatives.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Formulate, bench-test, and optimize beverages (carbonated drinks, juices, plant-based beverages, RTD cocktails, alcohol, energy drinks, etc.) using our internal flavor library
Select and apply flavors based on customer briefs, market trends, and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with flavorists to match and modify flavors for optimal performance
Troubleshoot formulation, processing, and shelf-life challenges
Support customer presentations and innovation showcase
Maintain accurate records in laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
Mentor and coach junior scientists, technicians, and interns
Support pilot plant trials and scale-up activities
Ensure lab safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in food science, Chemistry, or related field
7–10+ years of experience in beverage formulation, product development, or flavor applications lab (internships/co-ops count)
Experience across multiple beverage types and understanding unique formulation challenges
Familiarity with emulsions, acidulants, sweetener systems, protein powders, dairy/nondairy ingredients, and functional ingredients
Skilled in analytical tools (pH meters, Brix, titratable acidity, etc.)
Sensory acuity and ability to articulate flavor performance
Strong presentation, organizational, and communication skills
Mathematical skills for calculations, proportions, percentages, weights, and algebra
Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects
Preferred
Experience with alcoholic beverage formulation or TTB regulations
Proficiency with Genesis R&D, Excel, or LIMS (PV)
Pilot plant or manufacturing trial experience
Regulatory or labeling knowledge for global beverage markets
Knowledge of ISO 9001, cGMP, GLP standards
Experience with laboratory safety audits and compliance documentation
Benefits
Full-time benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Company
Bell Flavors & Fragrances LATAM
Desde 1912 nuestra pasión ha sido crear sabores y fragancias, extractos botánicos e ingredientes alimenticios creando experiencias sensoriales únicas que cautivan los sentidos del consumidor.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase