Product Development Scientist, Brand Maintenance

A Day in the Life

Develop prototypes that balance innovation, nutrition, sensory quality, and cost targets, lead product experiments at bench, pilot, and plant scale for new and revised formulations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on developing consumer learning plans, prototype development, ingredient testing, and product launches.

Coordinate pilot and plant trials, including materials, scheduling, and contingency planning, capture and share learnings to strengthen team knowledge.

Conduct stability and shelf-life studies to identify failure modes and potential solutions, prepare and maintain technical documentation (specs, SOPs, reports).

Manage multiple projects across different stages of development, approach product creation and challenges with curiosity, enjoy hands‑on prototyping and tasting, and work well under pressure.

Travel 10-15% to support trials and collaboration.

• BS or MS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Biochemistry or Chemistry with strong interests in product development.
• 2+ years of work experience with product development and product commercialization experience in food and beverage (can include graduate school experience).
• Willingness to evaluate a wide range of flavors and tastes on an as needed basis (no food allergies).
• Comfortable working within food/beverages and analytical laboratories and able to work with various equipment in the labs, at pilot plant and manufacturing plants as needed.
• Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50lbs), stand for extended periods (up to 10-12hrs) and work sometimes in no air‑conditioned spaces for extended periods (up to 10-12hrs).
• Strong interpersonal skills and technical communication skills to influence key stakeholders both inside and outside of the R&D department.
• Detail‑oriented individual adept at experimental design and data analysis.

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

At least 3 Years of Experience

$59,700 - $82,060

• Complete insurance package on Day‑1 including health, dental, vision and wellness programs.
• Health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Life and accident insurance and employee assistance program.
• Telehealth services and 1:1 health coaching.
• Supportive benefits for all life stages.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year‑end.
• Short‑Term Incentive/Performance bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Vacation pay up to three weeks (pro‑rated for first year).
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Tuition/Education assistance and access to Linked In Learning.
• Scholarship programs for children of employees.
• Parental leave and Bright Horizons Family Solutions (back‑up care, tutoring).
• Adoption assistance, bereavement leave, $300 fitness reimbursement, $300 massage reimbursement.
• Employee appreciation events, discounts and charitable giving.

We are a farmer‑owned cooperative where 700 family farmers own and grow the superfruit for our iconic products. We value innovation, sustainability, integrity and inclusive teamwork to connect farms to families for a better life.

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.

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