Associate Ingredient Scientist

About this role

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Experience: 1+ yrs

📍 Burlington, MA, Boston, Burlington

Job type: Full-time

The Associate Ingredient Scientist will operate in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting to develop precise ingredient specifications and gather essential documents to ensure all ingredients comply with the required FDA standards.

Requirements

• Position Accountabilities:
• Gain a fundamental understanding of raw materials and their uses in beverage production.
• Lead initiatives related to ingredients, including updates to new supplier requirements, cost reduction efforts, supply concerns, or manufacturing challenges.
• Provide training to cross-functional teams as necessary.
• Adhere to SOPs and accurately input the required ingredient data into the database.
• Keep precise and detailed laboratory records when ingredients are analyzed internally.
• Collaborate effectively with Product Development and other R&D departments such as Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Process Engineering, Chemistry, and Microbiology.
• Work cross-functionally with departments outside of R&D, including Quality and Procurement teams.
• Create and update SOPs and training materials relevant to the job responsibilities as needed.
• Communicate promptly and efficiently with vendors to obtain necessary documentation.
• Competencies:
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Capability to lead, monitor, and follow up on projects with a problem-solving approach, and to present results to leadership.
• High level of attention to detail regarding ingredient specifications and associated technical data.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting business needs, priorities, and additional tasks as required.
• Self-driven and able to manage workload according to priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in food or beverage sectors such as R&D, Quality, or consumer packaged goods internships.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Required Skills

• Ingredient Sensory Product Research & Development

Preferred Skills

• Product Development in Food & Beverage