Senior Beverage Applications Scientist

Bell Flavors & Fragrances is seeking a creative and technically skilled Senior Beverage Applications Scientist to join our Flavors R&D team. In this role, you’ll develop, test, and optimize flavor systems for a wide range of beverage applications-including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, sensory, and flavor creation teams to deliver outstanding solutions for our customers and drive internal development initiatives.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate, bench-test, and optimize beverages (carbonated drinks, juices, plant-based beverages, RTD cocktails, alcohol, energy drinks, etc.) using our internal flavor library
• Select and apply flavors based on customer briefs, market trends, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with flavorists to match and modify flavors for optimal performance
• Troubleshoot formulation, processing, and shelf-life challenges
• Support customer presentations and innovation showcase
• Maintain accurate records in laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Mentor and coach junior scientists, technicians, and interns
• Support pilot plant trials and scale-up activities
• Ensure lab safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, or related field
• 7-10+ years of experience in beverage formulation, product development, or flavor applications lab (internships/co-ops count)
• Experience across multiple beverage types and understanding unique formulation challenges
• Familiarity with emulsions, acidulants, sweetener systems, protein powders, dairy/nondairy ingredients, and functional ingredients
• Skilled in analytical tools (pH meters, Brix, titratable acidity, etc.)
• Sensory acuity and ability to articulate flavor performance
• Strong presentation, organizational, and communication skills
• Mathematical skills for calculations, proportions, percentages, weights, and algebra
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with alcoholic beverage formulation or TTB regulations
• Experience with alcoholic beverage formulation or TTB regulations
• Proficiency with Genesis R&D, Excel, or LIMS (PV)
• Pilot plant or manufacturing trial experience
• Regulatory or labeling knowledge for global beverage markets
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, cGMP, GLP standards
• Experience with laboratory safety audits and compliance documentation

Why join us:

• Competitive salary range of $95,000 - $105,000
• Full-time benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Ready to shape the future of beverage innovation? Apply today and join a team committed to safety, quality, and creativity!