Bell Flavors & Fragrances is seeking a creative and technically skilled Senior Beverage Applications Scientist to join our Flavors R&D team. In this role, you’ll develop, test, and optimize flavor systems for a wide range of beverage applications—including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, sensory, and flavor creation teams to deliver outstanding solutions for our customers and drive internal development initiatives.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Formulate, bench-test, and optimize beverages (carbonated drinks, juices, plant-based beverages, RTD cocktails, alcohol, energy drinks, etc.) using our internal flavor library
- Select and apply flavors based on customer briefs, market trends, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with flavorists to match and modify flavors for optimal performance
- Troubleshoot formulation, processing, and shelf-life challenges
- Support customer presentations and innovation showcase
- Maintain accurate records in laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
- Mentor and coach junior scientists, technicians, and interns
- Support pilot plant trials and scale-up activities
- Ensure lab safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, or related field
- 7–10+ years of experience in beverage formulation, product development, or flavor applications lab (internships/co-ops count)
- Experience across multiple beverage types and understanding unique formulation challenges
- Familiarity with emulsions, acidulants, sweetener systems, protein powders, dairy/nondairy ingredients, and functional ingredients
- Skilled in analytical tools (pH meters, Brix, titratable acidity, etc.)
- Sensory acuity and ability to articulate flavor performance
- Strong presentation, organizational, and communication skills
- Mathematical skills for calculations, proportions, percentages, weights, and algebra
- Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with alcoholic beverage formulation or TTB regulations
- Experience with alcoholic beverage formulation or TTB regulations
- Proficiency with Genesis R&D, Excel, or LIMS (PV)
- Pilot plant or manufacturing trial experience
- Regulatory or labeling knowledge for global beverage markets
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, cGMP, GLP standards
- Experience with laboratory safety audits and compliance documentation
Why join us:
- Competitive salary range of $95,000 - $105,000
- Full-time benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Ready to shape the future of beverage innovation? Apply today and join a team committed to safety, quality, and creativity!