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The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.\nFinlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long-term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.\n\nJob Summary:\nThe R&D Scientist is responsible for bringing new extracts and concentrates from concept to commercialization, as well as supporting cost savings and product improvement projects. 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Every employee has a role to play in this strategy as outlined by the following:\nFollow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products.\nEnsure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.\nReport all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.\nPartner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.\nAdhere to all health and safety work practices.\nExhibit an understanding of quality and food safety standards and be able to speak about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it.\nHandle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner so that the customer is put first, always.\nParticipate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.\nAny employee in doubt as to the role they play in the Finlays quality and food safety management system must reach out to the site Quality Manager or VP of Quality.\nEqual Opportunity Statement:\nFinlays Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. 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