Beverage Developer

Döhler Group • Princeton, IN

8d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Developer is responsible for managing and executing beverage development projects from concept through commercialization within a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. This role supports the creation of new beverage concepts, formulation optimization, and customer-focused solutions while ensuring product quality, functionality, and cost-efficiency. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and other R&D teams, the developer will support ingredient selection, prototype development, process improvements, and scale-up activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical beverage formulation knowledge, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative setting. This role is based full-time at our Princeton Innovation Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in food and beverage development, preferably within beverage formulation, applications, or product innovation environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed to support customer projects, production trials, or business initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with SAP and maintaining technical documentation within internal systems preferred.
• Advanced degree or additional specialized education in Food Science or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute beverage R&D and innovation projects within approved budgets, supporting product development from concept through commercialization.
• Develop and optimize beverage formulations, raw materials, and production processes to improve product quality, functionality, and cost-efficiency.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Quality, Sourcing, Technical Project Management, and Product Science teams to support customer and innovation initiatives.
• Plan and conduct shelf-life, stability, and product performance testing while implementing new technologies and process improvements into production.
• Maintain accurate recipe documentation, analytical specifications, and development records within internal systems, including SAP.
• Provide technical application support and ingredient recommendations for new and existing beverage solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family
• Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
• Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company
• Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
• Supportive Culture – Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues
• Meaningful Impact – Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition
• Empowerment – Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level