Senior or Principal Scientist - Beverage & Flavor Applications jobs in United States
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Vibrant Ingredients · 13 hours ago

Senior or Principal Scientist - Beverage & Flavor Applications

positionIndianapolis, IN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Vibrant Ingredients, founded in 1954, is a leader in providing innovative clean label solutions for the food and beverage industry. The Senior or Principal Scientist will lead the development of innovative tea and beverage systems, managing projects from formulation to commercialization while collaborating with various departments to deliver impactful solutions.

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Responsibilities

Lead formulation and development of beverage applications, especially tea, botanicals, functional drinks, flavored waters, syrups, and dairy alternatives
Develop and optimize extractions from botanicals, teas, and other plant-based materials to deliver targeted flavor, functionality, and performance
Design and run benchtop and pilot-scale trials using technologies such as MicroThermics® and other beverage processing systems
Translate customer briefs into innovative, scalable beverage and flavor systems
Conduct sensory and analytical evaluations to ensure quality, taste, and consistency
Act as a technical expert during customer presentations, demo sessions, and plant trials
Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless handoff to commercialization and production
Stay informed on market trends, customer strategies, competitive landscapes, and new ingredient technologies
Support ongoing improvement of lab processes, documentation, and sample inventory systems

Qualification

Beverage formulationFlavor system developmentPilot-scale processingSensory analysisProject managementCustomer interactionAnalytical evaluationsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
10+ years of beverage formulation and product development experience; at least 5 years with tea and botanical applications
Deep expertise in functional beverages and flavor system development
Experience with pilot-scale processing, sensory analysis, and customer interaction
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver timely results

Preferred

Master's/PhD preferred for Principal Scientist level

Benefits

Generous time off for vacations
Paid Holidays
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Medical/Dental/Vision
Health & Wellness programs

Company

Vibrant Ingredients

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At Vibrant Ingredients, we power the world’s best food and beverage experiences by delivering Purely Better™ natural solutions.
dateFounded in 1954
location
Eustis, Florida, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://floridafood.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Vibrant Ingredients has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2021-09-20Acquired

Leadership Team

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Kevin Neat
Chief Financial Officer
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Ken Simone
Chief Operating Officer
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