Job Title: Product Developer - Beverage R&D
Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to create and develop new beverages. Our purpose within R&D is to ignite innovation and co-create to bring the future of our products to life today. We are the leader in breakthrough beverage innovation, delivering relevant experiences and meaningful moments for customers and partners. This posting is for a contractor role in beverage R&D, focusing on the creation and optimization of beverages for our cafés and alternate business channels across the globe. Join our team and help create amazing experiences!

ResponsibilitiesContribute to success by leading and executing projects through exploration and creation of new innovations and ingredient technology, in coordination with other stakeholders.Manage multiple projects simultaneously, across platforms or channels with some guidance, ensuring that briefs deliver to the strategy and that concepts meet the briefs.Utilize business and customer insights to generate cost savings and ingredient supply continuity that ties to broader strategy and company goals.Communicate cross-functionally and with leadership to advance recommendations and use storytelling to present concepts and ideas.Manage manufacturing trials from pilot through scale up, commercialization, and launch at supplier manufacturing facilities.Apply technical knowledge and project learnings to write plant trial protocol and product specifications, seeking guidance when needed.Essential SkillsMinimum 3-5 years’ experience in food and beverage innovation/product development, bench-top to full scale commercialization and process improvement.Strong knowledge and experience in product development and manufacturing scale up of food and beverage products.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Applies ingredient functionality, processing, quality assurance principles, food safety requirements.Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, managing projects and change.Project management.Ability to work in a matrixed environment.Ability to be agile and manage time effectively based on priorities.Knowledge of food and beverage technology, ingredient functionalities, chemistry, or engineering including processing and manufacturing.Understanding of beverage ingredients such as sauces, syrups, dry mixes, dairy.Understanding of coffee-specific ingredients such as soluble and whole bean.Knowledge of development and scale up of food and beverage products.Knowledge of food quality control, safety, and microbiology.Knowledge of sensory, experimental design, statistics, and consumer research methodologies.Additional Skills & QualificationsPrevious lab (R&D) experience.Culinary experience.Innovative mindset.Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related scientific discipline.Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.Strong problem-solving and communication skills, written and verbal.Work Environment

Highly collaborative - onsite 5 days a week. The purpose of this team is new beverage innovation and development. The team culture is supportive and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on work/life balance and collaboration. There are weekly cross-functional meetings, and you will work on a variety of projects based on your skill level, including new seasonal projects and coffee and dairy experience type projects. The work environment encourages continuous learning and development, ensuring you will want to come to work every day.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2025.

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\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

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.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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