<p>Sr. Scientist - Beverage Product Development</p> <p>Job Description: Lead product development to ensure nutritional profiles, ingredient statements, and desired attributes are met. Oversee scale-up and commercialization procedures.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Modify recipes and maintain accurate records. </li><li>Collaborate on product development decisions. </li><li>Source new ingredients for cost optimization and improvements. </li><li>Manage product development projects through various stages. </li><li>Develop specifications and integrated recipes. </li><li>Collect data for nutritional labeling and certification. </li><li>Create development schedules to meet timelines. </li><li>Support cost-saving initiatives. </li><li>Execute customer/plant trials and new product startups. </li><li>Coordinate sample shipments for evaluations. </li><li>Work with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products. </li><li>Draft product specifications and establish production parameters. </li><li>Prepare reports and technical proposals. </li><li>Ensure product legality, safety, and quality per GFSI standards. </li><li>Comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li><li>Up to 30% travel, including international. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary, Nutrition, or related field. </li><li>Knowledge of food industry standards (quality, food safety, HACCP, GMPs). </li><li>Self-motivated with experience in scientific procedures and food safety. </li><li>Results-driven with ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. </li><li>Skilled in task prioritization and time management. </li><li>5+ years in new product development, including commercialization and cost improvements. </li><li>Experience in aseptic/thermal process food sauce development. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment:</p> <ul> <li>Stable company with promotion opportunities. </li><li>Collaborative cross-functional team environment. </li><li>Adherence to corporate/plant safety standards and regulatory requirements. </li><li>Up to 30% travel, including international. </li></ul> <p>This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration. If you have a passion for food science and innovation, this could be the perfect fit for you!</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $110000.00/yr.</p> <p>Competitive wages, including participation in bonus programs for all team members</p> <p>Shift premiums on 2nd & 3rd shifts</p> <p>Great benefits from health, dental and vision to 401(k) with match, tuition assistance and so much more!</p> <p>Company paid STD/LTD/life insurance</p> <p>Generous PTO plan and paid holidays (up to 13 days PTO and 9 holidays your first year!)</p> <p>Uniforms provided and annual safety shoe & glasses programs</p> <p>Opportunities to grow with and in the company</p> <p>127 years of history!</p> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.</p> <p>The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.</p>