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Beverage R&D Contractor

28K–33K
Onsite · Seattle, Washington
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Innovative R&D contractor focused on creating and optimizing beverages for cafés and alternate business channels globally. Dedicated to delivering breakthrough beverage innovations that create meaningful moments for customers. Join our team and help shape amazing experiences.

What You'll Do19

  • 1Deliver legendary service that meets and exceeds all customers’ expectations
  • 2Adhere to values, beliefs, and principles during good and challenging times
  • 3Maintain composure and professionalism in tough situations
  • 4Take personal responsibility for continuous learning of new knowledge and skills
  • 5Function successfully during times of uncertainty and changing priorities
  • 6Make timely and quality decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
  • 7Build effective relationships inside and outside the organization
  • 8Achieve goals and deliver results
  • 9Plan, prepare, and execute product evaluations and tastings
  • 10Adapt to changing priorities with agility
  • 11Lead projects for cost optimization and product development
  • 12Utilize data and insights to create culinary concepts into food and beverage products
  • 13Manage low complexity manufacturing trials under supervision
  • 14Create product specifications and design workplans with guidance
  • 15Apply basic understanding of trends and customer insights to develop relevant products
  • 16Contribute to decision-making by using data and information from multiple sources
  • 17Solve problems using logic and learnings, and navigate channels cross-functionally
  • 18Provide clear written and oral communication to convey ideas and project updates
  • 19Collaborate, influence, and support within the team and cross-functional peers

Requirements11

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 23-5 seasons leading product development projects
  • 3Degree in food science or related field
  • 41-2 years of experience in the food industry
  • 5Background in sensory, experimental design, statistics, and consumer research
  • 6Knowledge of food and beverage technology, ingredient functionalities, chemistry, or engineering
  • 7Experience with the development and scale-up of food and beverage products
  • 8Understanding of food quality control, safety, and microbiology
  • 9Proficiency in Excel and standard Microsoft Suite
  • 10Basic knowledge of lab equipment (PH, solids, standard equipment)
  • 11Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Salary Insight

$28 - $33k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSeattle, Washington

Required Skills

Degree in food science or related fieldFood industry experience (1-2 years)Sensory analysisExperimental designStatisticsFood and beverage technology knowledgeIngredient functionality understandingChemistryEngineering concepts
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