Associate Food Scientist, Beverages

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Food Scientist to join our Beverage team. In this role, you will support critical beverage initiatives and assist in the development of new products. Reporting to the Manager, Beverage R&D, you will help convert market strategies into finished concentrates used in our high-tech dispensers.

Responsibilities

• Execute Formulations: Support the development of new beverage formulations by performing benchtop experiments based on concepts provided by senior team members.
• Prototyping: Create small-batch prototype runs in-house, ensuring accuracy in measurements and consistency in flavor profiles.
• Lab Management: Own the day-to-day operations of the beverage lab, including equipment maintenance, calibration, sanitation, and maintaining a meticulous inventory of ingredients and materials.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and organized records of formula development, sensory feedback, and experimental results.
• Sensory Support: Assist in organizing sensory analysis panels and product testing, collecting and consolidating data for the broader team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Hardware & Quality teams to monitor the stability of products in development, in production, and in the Bevi machine.
• Ingredient Sourcing: Help identify and source new ingredients, coordinating with vendors to request samples and technical documentation.
• Specification Drafting: Assist in translating successful prototypes into formal technical specifications for manufacturing partners.
• Continuous Learning: Design and execute experiments under the guidance of senior scientists to analyze data and make technical recommendations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a lab setting (internship experience in food or beverage development is highly preferred).
• Technical Foundation: Solid understanding of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and laboratory safety protocols.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting experimental findings and collaborating with a tight-knit team.
• Detail-Oriented: A high degree of accuracy in measurement and a "keen eye" for documentation and organization.
• Growth Mindset: A proactive desire to learn the commercialization process and a willingness to take ownership of lab success.
• Location: Ability to be in the office 4 days per week to manage lab-based tasks.
• Travel: Willingness to travel (~10%) for vendor visits or production trials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of preservative systems and microbial testing.
• Familiarity with concentrated beverage products or flavor chemistry.
• Experience using laboratory equipment (pH meters, refractometers, carbonation tools).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible PTO plus 12 company holidays, and additional paid days for sick leave, etc.
• Broadly generous fully paid parental leave for both birth parents and non-birth parents.
• Fully employer paid disability and life insurances.
• Wellness and fitness reimbursements.
• Monthly stipends for cell phone use and commuting costs.
• Onsite snacks, weekly catered lunch, and (of course) unlimited Bevi ... plus composting and terra-cycling, too.
• Happy hours, team-building events, bagel breakfasts, Values awards - and more.

Compensation

The posted compensation range reflects the salary* for this position. Some roles may be eligible for a commission plan or a bonus incentive. All Bevi employees receive equity in the form of stock options. All full-time employees are invited to participate in our Total Rewards plan, which includes health & medical benefits, flexible spending accounts, flexible PTO, and more. Offers to join Bevi are based on a few criteria, including the scope of the role, the candidate's work experience, targeted skills, internal equity of the team, and external market data.

*For Sales roles: The posted range reflects base salary plus commission which is the total potential on target earnings (OTE) for the position.

Pay Range: $63,835 - $78,855 USD