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R&D/Product Development Research Scientist I
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RES1013 Overall Objective Support
the creation of innovative consumer and customer driven new
products/platforms, quality improvements, and cost savings to drive Beam’s
profitable growth and business success. Primary focus areas include
innovation, product improvement and reformulation, taking formula/spec
development from ideation through commercialization. This position provides
broad exposure to operations, marketing/business teams, finance, sourcing and
other internal and external partners, providing R&D support on cross functional
teams. ·
Assist
in identifying and creating innovative solutions aligned to overall Beam
strategy and go to market process (DISTIL). ·
Accountable
for technical development and implementation as part of cross functional
project team, helping to translate consumer/customer needs into relevant
product design elements meeting consumer, cost, quality and regulatory
requirements, with supporting guidance of supervisor and/or lead technical
developer. ·
Serve
as a direct resource, or part of an R&D resource team on projects with
low to moderate complexity, such as cost initiatives and line extensions;
working closely with supervisor and key business partners to define product
requirements, development project timelines, cost/margin goals and
contingency plans. ·
Plan
and execute experiments using established laboratory/pilot plant/operations
methods; interpreting results and translate into solutions. Follow best
practices for development and suggest process improvements for procedures and
practices. ·
Partner
with external suppliers and development companies as required to extend
product possibilities. ·
Acquire
fundamental technical and business understanding of the competitive set,
supplier base and adjacencies, emerging technology, as well as on and off
premise practices, trends and other external changes that could influence
industry and product direction. ·
Develop
ingredient, in-process and final product specifications on new or revised
products as required; providing performance based specifications, spec
ownership and proprietary advantage where applicable to protect investments
and block competitive potential. ·
Participate
actively in team, building and broader Beam and external initiatives. Qualifications
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M.S. (with
thesis) Food Science or related preferred, or ·
B.S.
degree with 2+ years experience in food and/or
beverage industry, preferably in a R&D or Quality capacity ·
Experience
with carbonated or still beverages, and distilled spirits a strong plus. ·
Proficient
skills in Excel, Word and related programs for organizing data, summarizing
test results, and determining conclusions/next steps. ·
Solid
analytical and problem solving skills. ·
Must
be familiar and execute against lab notebook standard practices. ·
Must
be able to consume limited quantities of alcoholic beverage samples in
accordance with evaluation/research needs. ·
Team
player with collaborative style and good listening and partnering skills.
Ability to travel globally to partner in project work with internal and
external clients, as well as support implementation at Beam facilities –
travel approx. 10-30% ; mostly local Kentucky operations and Chicago
corporate office, with some potential for travel to global Beam locations. ·
Physically
fit for work primarily in a lab, pilot plant and manufacturing environments,
which includes long periods of standing, moving, and carrying or lifting up
to 50 pounds. Job
- Research and
Development Primary Location
- USA-Kentucky-Clermont
GIC Organization
- Beam Global CEO Schedule
- Full-time |
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