<p>Summary</p> <p>We're seeking a hands-on Senior Scientist to join our Coffee R&D team to focus on liquid extraction science, pilot-scale experiment design, and process optimization. You will be a subject matter expert for using bench processes and pilot coffee extraction unit. In this role you will design and run experiments to innovate, improve product performance, scale up new extraction recipes, and turn data into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes. This is a hands on, execution-heavy, data-driven role that will spend significant time in pilot trials on site in Norton Shores, MI and as necessary at partner locations. There will be an expectation of early heavy involvement in project load and travel to Philadelphia during the learning period of first 4-6 months with then a relocate to Norton Shores, MI after that onboarding/trial period (by June/July 2026).</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Design, plan, and execute experiments on bench and pilot coffee extraction units to evaluate extraction parameters (TDS, yield, flow rates, temperature profiles, pressures, residence time, particle size effects, etc.). </li><li>Develop experimental protocols, maintain detailed lab and pilot plant records, and produce clear study reports with conclusions and recommended next steps. </li><li>Analyze process and product data (statistical analysis, DOE, basic modeling) to identify root causes and optimization opportunities for product quality and process efficiency. </li><li>Translate lab results to pilot and manufacturing scale: participate in scale-up trials, translate operational parameters into operations instructions and create coffee product specifications as well as maintain them. </li><li>Operate and/or supervise pilot extraction runs, coordinate with manufacturing, QA, and external trial partners; collect samples and interpret analytical measurements (pH, TDS, flow rates, viscosity as applicable). </li><li>Lean and </li></ul>