Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Scientist / Principal Product Development Scientist! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since. 

Ocean Spray's Product Development and Culinary Innovation team (PDCI) is hiring! Our mission is to craft product innovation with industry-leading technical knowledge to deliver products consumers crave and benefits they trust.

We are seeking a Senior Product Development Scientist or Principal Product Development Scientist with in-depth technical knowledge and expertise to create innovative food and beverage products. The Senior/Principal Scientist will design and execute experiments using sound scientific methods and technical rigor while building new technical capabilities for Ocean Spray and its strategic partners.

A Day in the Life...

Lead the design and execution of project experiments including bench-top, pilot plant, and production plant trials.Develop product formulations based on a fundamental understanding of ingredient functionality, food chemistry, flavor, stability, and process interactions.Assess new products and/or ingredient propositions with strong technical rigor and thorough risk assessments. Analyze product scale-up compatibility, anticipate potential risks and identify contingency plans. Collaborate with Marketing, Consumer Insights, Sensory Science and cross functional partners to develop learning plans that uncover consumer needs and product innovation opportunities. Be creative, curious, and inspired to develop new product ideas and prototypes.Travel Required for the role – 10-15%

What We Are Looking For:

Senior Product Development Scientist:

BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or similar discipline with over six years of relevant experience and a strong track record of product development in the Food/Beverage industry.  CPG Product Development experience is preferred.Strong working knowledge of food science fundamentals including chemistry, flavors, quality control, sensory, processing technologies, and relevant regulations and laws.Comfortable working in the lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing settings. Willingness to be hands-on in conducting experiments, developing hypotheses, and resolving challenges.Strong interpersonal skills and technical communication skills to influence key stakeholders both inside and outside of the Research, Development & Sustainability department.Agile and adaptable; ability to effectively react to scope changes and navigate through ambiguity.Strong attention to detail while understanding impacts on broader strategic project objectives.Demonstrates a willingness to evaluate a wide range of flavors and tastes on a regular basis and does not have any food allergies.

Principal Product Development Scientist:

Inclusive of all the responsibilities for a Senior Product Development Scientist, plus:At least 10 years of relevant experience.  CPG Product Development experience and an advanced degree are preferred.Robust experience designing and executing experiments, analyzing data with statistics, and making recommendations based on data. Mentorship skills and willingness to coach more junior scientists on relevant scientific principles, effective experimental design and data analysis.Identify, develop and implement new technologies related to product formulation or processing.Strong grasp of technical project management. Routinely leads collaboration with cross-functional technical teams to execute technical project deliverables on time and on budget

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)Master's Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 7 Years of Experience

Benefits:

Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth servicesFertility benefitsTransgender benefits1:1 health coaching and more401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive/Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition/Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each otherInclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.