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R&D Research Supervisor - Preston, WA


Talking Rain Beverage Company



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Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

We’re Talking Rain, and we’re so much more than water. We build flavorful brands, like Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice +Caffeine, and Talking Rain Sparkling Waters. We’re also excited that our affiliate company, Beverage Innovation Corporation, Inc. has been shattering expectations in the hard seltzer category with the 2020 launch of Sparkling Ice Spiked.

When it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team. We empower our Rain Makers to forge the way—finding opportunity at the intersection of what they love, what we need, and where they thrive.

We're creating connections with every sip! Want to get to know us better? Check out our Careers page! You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, and Facebook.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

Our Beverage Technology and Innovation team is proud of where we’ve been, but more interested in where we’re going. This team drives creativity, growing our portfolio of products.

You’ll manage a team of scientists driving foundational research and method development for innovation opportunities 1-5 years out. The work done by this team builds the toolbox for our Product Development team so they can rapidly formulate new beverages without needing to take the time to tinker. This is your opportunity to lead a team while also staying connected to the technical work that brought you here.

Reports to: Technical Advancement Manager

Direct Reports: Analytical Scientist (1), Research Scientist (1), Lab Analyst (hiring soon)

Location: Onsite at our Preston, WA office 5 days a week

  • Identify and prioritize innovation possibilities to deliver meaningful impact to the company (e.g., novel ingredients, cost reductions, quality enhancements), in collaboration with internal and external partners.
  • Stay connected to industry trends, scouting potential opportunities for innovation and process improvement (e.g., packaging, ingredients, research yet to be commercialized, processing, quality).
  • Manage a team of talented professionals, empowering Rain Makers to reach their potential, encouraging conversations about their growth, and supporting interim goals to get them there.
  • Foster a collaborative culture of performance and accountability, supporting your team by clearly communicating deliverables, providing regular feedback, managing any roadblocks, and celebrating their accomplishments with leadership.
  • Lead technical projects, designing and assembling research platforms, reviewing complex data, and then presenting findings and recommendations to internal partners (e.g., Supply Chain, Marketing, Leadership)
  • Enhance the intellectual property program to proactively capture and protect insights as trade secrets, patents, and publications.
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Five years of experience driving technical research projects in alignment with business needs. The focus is on transferrable research acumen and we are open to a variety of backgrounds (e.g., pharmaceutical, academic research with business applications, governmental).
  • One year of people management experience directly supervising a technical team, including at least one career development cycle.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or Chemistry required.
  • Integrity is at the core of who you are. You earn people’s trust with your ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • You're self-led, with an internal drive to quickly find your way forward.
  • Your curiosity enables you to interpret complex data, developing and communicating solutions.
  • You’re approachable and foster inclusivity. Everyone knows they can always come to you.
  • You’re flexible, keeping your eyes on the prize and balancing priorities with patience and empathy.

This role is safety-sensitive. This means that you'll be regularly responsible for your own safety and/or the safety of others (e.g., driving on behalf of the company, working in a warehouse or plant environment).

To help ensure a safe, positive work environment, this role may be subject to random drug testing (including alcohol, cannabinoids, cocaine, methamphetamine, opiates, phencyclidine).


WHAT WE OFFER

Nothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks, and we want to equip our Rain Makers with everything they need to maintain their health and well being. That means things like...

Three Weeks of Vacation. And that's just to start. Spend some time with us, and you could get to six weeks!

Six Weeks of Paid Parental Leave. Moms and dads get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). We also have great short term disability coverage for birth mothers!

401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.

Gym Onsite with Free Personal Trainers. We're all about going the extra mile to keep our Rain Makers healthy and happy. We also provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.

Snacks. Yes, we have snacks. Each building on campus is stocked with healthy snacks.

Free Parking. Whether you're driving a Prius, a Sprinter, or a minivan, we have a spot for you.

Medical/Dental/Vision. Not only we do we offer it, but our plans are excellent. Each is a PPO, and one is even free for Rain Makers!

Please note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week.

 

 

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