Job Description

Position: Junior R&D Technologist

Location: Austin, TX (downtown office)

Industry: Food and Beverage

About Our Client:

Our client is shaking things up in the world of beverages. They’re more than just a soda brand – they’re a passionate team on a mission to bring fun and functional drinks to the market. With their delicious, better-for-you prebiotic soda line, they’re making it easy for people to support their gut health without sacrificing flavor.

The Role:

Our client is on the hunt for a Jr. R&D Technologist to join their awesome team in Austin, TX. If you’re someone who’s self-driven, loves getting into the nitty-gritty of product development, and is excited about creating the next big thing in beverages, this is the role for you. You’ll be working closely with their R&D team to bring new ideas to life, troubleshoot technical challenges, and help streamline their processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who’s looking to roll up their sleeves and make a tangible impact in an innovative and fast-growing company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the R&D scientists with their daily tasks and helping move projects forward
• Creating large-scale samples for testing and internal requests
• Running tests on both benchtop and production samples, ensuring they meet all the standards
• Keeping track of R&D ingredients and equipment, so everything stays organized and running smoothly
• Helping with shelf-life testing and oxidation studies
• Making prototypes with guidance from the R&D team to bring new product ideas to life
• Managing the incoming samples log – from unpacking to sending them out
• Keeping detailed, accurate internal documentation for everything you do
• Conducting new product qualification testing and writing test reports
• Teaming up with the QA department to make sure the final products are consistent in both taste and food safety

Requirements:

• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or something related – or equivalent hands-on experience
• 0-1 years of experience in the food or beverage industry, preferably in a technical role
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office, G Suite, and Zoom – and you’re a quick learner when it comes to new tech
• A genuine interest in the science behind beverage manufacturing
• A data-driven mindset with a focus on developing top-quality products

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