R&D Associate Principal Scientist - Natural Sweetener

Responsibilities

• Build deep understanding of emerging sweetener systems by integrating scientific literature, supplier inputs, internal learnings, and external technology trends.
• Develop and execute hypothesis-driven experiments to assess sweetness performance, stability, solubility, and key formulation variables in model systems.
• Lead ingredient qualification and characterization in beverage models, including functionality, ingredient interactions, feasibility, and clear technical recommendations.
• Design sensory evaluations and partner with sensory teams to translate results into product-relevant insights.
• Translate science into scalable solutions by applying sweeteners in beverage systems and partnering cross-functionally to develop fit-for-purpose, scalable technology solutions.
• Leverage external innovation and build IP advantage by engaging external partners to scout and evaluate new technologies while shaping IP strategies that build layers of advantage, insulate key technologies, and strengthen competitive differentiation.

Qualifications

• MS with minimum 4 years of experience or PhD in Chemistry, Food Science or related field.
• Benchwork, basic chemistry experience, preferably with ingredients or sweeteners directly.
• Highly motivated, team oriented, and possessing strong communication skills.
• Results oriented with the ability to manage, balance and prioritize multiple project initiatives to meet business objectives.