Product Development Technologist, Applications

About Imbibe

Imbibe is a high-growth food and beverage development company specializing in developing, creating, and manufacturing beverage flavors, ingredient systems, and finished food and beverage products.

Summary of Position

The Technologist is an entry-level product developer with additional team-supporting responsibilities. This individual works within a team, assisting senior Product Development staff, and individually on assigned applications work. The role also involves executing project development as the technical lead, with supervision.

Essential Job Duties

• Batch, package, and ship product samples for client evaluation, third-party laboratory, or consumer testing.
• Batch and prepare formulas for processing in the Pilot Plant, gaining awareness of relevant processing equipment.
• Conduct analytical testing on raw and finished product samples including pH, titratable acidity, total solids/moisture, particle size, Brix, density, viscosity, and color.
• Keep detailed records of batched formulas, analytical testing data, and shelf life data; collaborate to produce formal reports.
• Monitor shelf life for projects and pull product samples at regular intervals for analytical testing.
• Maintain, clean, and organize all work areas, including communal workspaces.
• Execute other duties as assigned within established SOPs and participate in SOP revision, optimization, and creation.
• Participate in training and onboarding initiatives.
• Execute low-complexity, low-risk applications projects under supervision.
• Deliver applications formulations on tight timelines in alignment with company KPIs.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines.
• May provide technical support for low-complexity, low-risk trial runs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, or related field.
• Detail-oriented work style with a team-centric mindset.
• Comfortable with a brisk working pace and environment of changing priorities.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and Word.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing plants (<10% travel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a food/beverage manufacturing facility and/or laboratory setting.
• Skilled in technical writing/communication.

Working Conditions

• Typical office setting for desk work.
• Typical food/beverage laboratory and pilot plant setting for hands-on development work.
• Ability to stand or remain in a stationary position for long periods.
• May occasionally need to move, lift, or transport containers of ingredients weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to food and beverage product tastings, which may include allergens.
• Occasional travel to manufacturing plants where exposure to confined spaces, loud noises, excessive heat/cold, and/or wet/slippery conditions is possible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• 401k retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• FSA and HSA account.
• Generous company holidays, PTO, and sick time.
• Onsite gym and wellness opportunities.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.