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