Lead and champion a culture of safety across all activities
Drive product development, innovation, and novel applications in beverages, frozen desserts, bakery fillings, confections, and other food matrices
Lead the conceptualization, development, and commercialization of new beverage, frozen, confection, and other products and technologies
Optimize and validate the functional performance and sensory properties of various food products
Support the commercial team by translating unmet consumer needs into actionable science and technology strategies
Lead and support cross functional internal initiatives including, but not limited to, cost reduction initiatives, production efficiencies, and quality improvements
Provide technical leadership to address complex challenges, simplifying issues by focusing on critical priorities
Serve as a technical expert, solving broader business issues through science and technology strategies
Develop and execute experiments to create technical data supporting the business's commercial strategy
Design and conduct product testing, including sensory analysis and analytical testing, as well as review and analyze resulting data
Stay updated on emerging technologies and developments in the frozen dessert space, fostering strong relationships with customers, research institutions, and industry organizations
Represent the organization in customer meetings, presenting technologies and solutions effectively
Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Senior Management to achieve cross‑functional business objectives
Provide high‑level technical support to customers, sales teams, and internal departments on beverage issues
Deliver written and oral reports on project status, experimental results, and technical recommendations
Ensure the integrity of the R&D laboratory through accurate record‑keeping, test design, and adherence to sanitary practices
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Food Science or a related scientific field with 10+ years of relevant work experience or a Masters degree with 5+ years of experience
Hands‑on experience in the formulation, scale‑up, and processing of beverages (juices, dairy beverages, energy drinks, etc), frozen dessert products (bases, variegates, coatings, etc), bakery fillings and/or confectionary products is preferred
Experience in UHT/HTST processing is preferred
Proven track record in product formulation, specification creation, commercialization, and new technology development
Expertise in formulation, including the use of flavors, stabilizers, acidifiers, sweeteners, and functional ingredients in beverages, frozen dessert, confectionary, and other products
Basic understanding of functional and sensory evaluation methods
Proficiency with computer software, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and product formulation tools
Solid problem solving, data analysis, and evaluation skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and departments, including Marketing, Sales, Quality, R&D and Senior Leadership
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while delivering high‑quality results
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and innovations
Demonstrated ability to work in and lead cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and achieve commercialization milestones
Demonstrated history of delivering winning results