Associate Food Scientist, Beverages

Bevi•Boston, MA

2d•$63,835 - $78,855•Hybrid

About The Position

Bevi is seeking a highly motivated Associate Food Scientist to join their Beverage team. This role will support critical beverage initiatives and assist in the development of new products. The Associate Food Scientist will report to the Manager, Beverage R&D and will help convert market strategies into finished concentrates used in Bevi's high-tech dispensers. Responsibilities include benchtop prototyping, refining formulas based on consumer feedback, and playing a hands-on role in product development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field.
1–3 years of experience in a lab setting (internship experience in food or beverage development is highly preferred).
Solid understanding of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and laboratory safety protocols.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting experimental findings and collaborating with a tight-knit team.
A high degree of accuracy in measurement and a "keen eye" for documentation and organization.
A proactive desire to learn the commercialization process and a willingness to take ownership of lab success.
Ability to be in the office 4 days per week to manage lab-based tasks.
Willingness to travel (~10%) for vendor visits or production trials.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of preservative systems and microbial testing.
Familiarity with concentrated beverage products or flavor chemistry.
Experience using laboratory equipment (pH meters, refractometers, carbonation tools).

Responsibilities

Support the development of new beverage formulations by performing benchtop experiments based on concepts provided by senior team members.
Create small-batch prototype runs in-house, ensuring accuracy in measurements and consistency in flavor profiles.
Own the day-to-day operations of the beverage lab, including equipment maintenance, calibration, sanitation, and maintaining a meticulous inventory of ingredients and materials.
Maintain detailed and organized records of formula development, sensory feedback, and experimental results.
Assist in organizing sensory analysis panels and product testing, collecting and consolidating data for the broader team.
Work closely with the Hardware & Quality teams to monitor the stability of products in development, in production, and in the Bevi machine.
Help identify and source new ingredients, coordinating with vendors to request samples and technical documentation.
Assist in translating successful prototypes into formal technical specifications for manufacturing partners.
Design and execute experiments under the guidance of senior scientists to analyze data and make technical recommendations.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer
401(k) with company match
Flexible PTO plus 12 company holidays, and additional paid days for sick leave, etc
Generous fully paid parental leave for both birth parents and non-birth parents
Fully employer paid disability and life insurances
Wellness and fitness reimbursements
Monthly stipends for cell phone use and commuting costs
Onsite snacks, weekly catered lunch, and unlimited Bevi
Composting and terra-cycling
Happy hours, team-building events, bagel breakfasts, Values awards