Associate Scientist

Position Summary

The Associate Scientist performs hands-on lab work, formulation testing, process optimization, and data analysis. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to assist in the development, testing, and refinement of new products and processes, helping to drive innovation and ensure high standards of quality and performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments and pilot-scale trials following established protocols and safety procedures.
• Support the development, optimization, and validation of formulations and processes.
• Prepare and analyze prototypes using standard laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Collect, interpret, and present experimental data clearly and accurately.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including lab notebooks, data sheets, and reports.
• Absorb and troubleshoot formulation or process challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Quality, Operations, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure a safe, clean, and organized working environment.
• Contributes to the preparation of technical documents, reports, and presentations.
• Keep current with relevant scientific literature, tools, and best practices.
• Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations; identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions; participate in safety meetings as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in an R&D or laboratory setting, preferably within the food and beverage industry.
• Familiarity with experimental design, data analysis, and lab techniques such as pH measurement or stability analysis.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic data analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently as well as in a team environment to attain personal, team and company goals
• Experience with production environments
• Exposure to regulatory guidelines and product development processes
• Knowledge of ingredient functionality or analytical instrumentation
• Understanding of quality systems, GMP, or HACCP principles
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Work Expectations

• This is a regular, full-time position with assigned office hours located onsite.
• The ability to be available for work daily and extended hours as necessary.
• The work environment can involve exposure to heat, cold, humidity, moving machinery, extreme noise, visual strain, confined spaces, fumes, odors, dust mists, and gases.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
• This position requires long periods sitting/driving a forklift, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing and operating machinery.
• The employee should be able to lift and/or move items up to up to 50+ pounds many times per day.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join Red Boot Beverage

As an Associate Scientist, you will gain hands-on experience in beverage formulation, product development, process optimization, and pilot-scale testing while working closely with cross-functional teams. This role offers the opportunity to apply your scientific expertise, contribute to innovative products, and grow your career in a collaborative environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Simplified IRAs
• Simple IRA matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Note

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Note: We are not accepting third-party solicitations from recruiting firms.