Job Detail Ref - #28459
Research and Development
Job Description
Beverage company in the Tea category is seeking a R/D Food scientist. Knowledge and enjoyment with Tea, tea blends and industry knowledge is a plus.
Position: R/D
Industry: Beverage Industry
Location: Torrance
Languages: English
Pay: $55K - $70K
Status: Full time + Excellent benefits
Duties
- Developing new tea lines and improving current blends.
- Researching trends, new additives, and creative ideas in conjunction with vendors.
- Formulations, testing, quality control and regulatory compliance for all products.
- Record, label and report all formulations: inform benefits of blends to sales and marketing team.
- Market research, trends and forecasts to anticipate and take advantage of cost structures.
- Develop relationships with current and new suppliers to continually improve network and cost flexibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field strongly preferred
- 3 years or relative experience in the Food industry
- Food Science or equivalent experience is required
- Role will eventually be onsite at their location in Torrance
- Exceptional communication and networking skills is highly desired