BEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY SCIENTIST - R&D

at  BacardiMartini

Posted
26-Jun-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
Switzerland
Location
Geneva
Lead recruiter
Alissa Rojas Peraza
Function
Supply & Logistics
Reporting Line
Research Development Manager
On-site/Remote
On-site
Level of experience
Professional (Management)
Contract type
Permanent

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

WHAT DOES Beverage Technology Scientist?
We are looking for a Beverage Technology Scientist to join our research and development center in Geneva and contribute to the development of new technologies, processes and products, as well as to the improvement of the quality of current products, in accordance with our strict quality standards and industry regulations.
About You
You are a proactive person who likes the diversity of tasks and teamwork.
You take ownership of your daily work and are proactive in improving and optimizing the processes in place.
You have a sense of working in safety for yourself and all employees.
You are a person in the field and are not afraid to support the production teams if the business demands it.
You want to learn continuously and evolve within the company.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Work Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Beverages and Food Industry, Spirits category is an asset.
Experience in R&D in beverages and food processing, including new product development from prototypes creation to scale-up industrialization.
Proficiency in using laboratory and pilot scale equipment and conducting scientific experiments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Sensory science knowledge and tasting experience.
Experience on botanical’s extraction processing or flavors industry will be a plus.
The Skills And Experience Needed To Create Your Legacy
Educational Requirements: Master’s degree in food science and technology, food engineering, agricultural sciences or equivalent.
Strong Functional Competencies: good knowledge in beverages and spirits industry (most common raw materials, bio-transformations, concentrations, maturation, etc.). Good knowledge on liquid processing technologies (blending, filtrations, thermal treatments, preservations, packaging).
Basic Functional Competencies: standard quality assurance and analytical technologies (chemistry, microbiology, etc.). Food & beverage regulation.
IT skills – Good tools knowledge: MS Office, Formula Management software, LIMS.
Languages: English ? Fluent // French ? Intermediate // Italian and Spanish will be a plus.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision. Excellent problem-solving skills to address challenges related to R&D, production, and quality control.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with all stakeholders.
Other
Willing to travel up to 20% of total working time.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated person with a practical and results-oriented approach.

With Our Consumer At The Heart, Your Key Responsibilities Will Be To:
Plan and execute projects and processes in the R&D Department to support the company’s innovation process.
Conduct research and experiments to develop new technologies and production processes.
Optimize existing production processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
Conduct sensory evaluations and consumer testing to assess product acceptability and make necessary adjustments.
Collaborate actively with internal and external cross-functional teams while R&D centers, manufacturing, maintenance, quality, supply chain, marketing, co-packers, etc. to ensure synergy and efficiency.
Collaborate with external suppliers and vendors to source high-quality and sustainable ingredients, materials, tools and equipment.
Analyze data and define the quality control requirements to make recommendations regarding product formulations, processing techniques and manufacturing procedures, minimum analysis plan.
Write reports, presentations, and technical documentation to communicate findings, recommendations, and product specifications.
Established partnerships with food & beverage industry. Be updated on trends, scientific advancements related to beverage & food science and technology.