Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Job Description: Beverage Development Scientist

Job Type: Full-Time Location: Hybrid / Hereford Reports To: Founder

About Foreva Farmers

Foreva Farmers is an innovative leader in the beverage industry, dedicated to developing exceptional products for both our proprietary Foreva Farmers label and a diverse portfolio of subsidiary brands. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Beverage Development Scientist to join our Research & Development team. In this role, you will apply advanced food science principles to conceptualize, formulate, and commercialize a wide array of cutting-edge beverage products.

Position Overview

This position requires a versatile and highly technical scientist to drive New Product Development (NPD) across multiple complex beverage categories. The successful candidate will independently manage the entire product lifecycle - from conceptualization to commercial scale-up - ensuring the delivery of high-quality, shelf-stable liquids. Given the breadth of our brand portfolio, this role demands exceptional adaptability and deep technical expertise in formulating everything from functional wellness drinks to alcoholic beverages.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Lifecycle New Product Development: Direct the beverage development process from initial ideation and benchtop prototyping through pilot trials and commercial-scale production. Complex Formulation: Architect and optimize formulations across a broad spectrum of categories, including but not limited to: CBD-infused beverages, fiber-fortified drinks, nootropics, non-alcoholic functional beverages, and alcoholic Ready-To-Drinks (RTDs). Quality & Stability Testing: Design and execute rigorous testing protocols, encompassing sensory evaluation, pH/Brix analysis, accelerated shelf-life testing, and stability studies to guarantee commercial viability and product safety. Regulatory Compliance: Serve as the internal subject matter expert on food and beverage regulations. Ensure all formulations, ingredient dosages, and product claims strictly adhere to industry standards and legal requirements. Scale-Up & Manufacturing Oversight: Translate laboratory-scale formulations into commercial manufacturing specifications. Collaborate closely with co-packers and contract manufacturers to ensure product integrity and quality control during large-scale production. Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and collaborate with ingredient suppliers to procure high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective raw materials.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline. Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in beverage formulation and NPD, with a comprehensive portfolio of products successfully taken from concept to commercial launch. Technical Versatility: Demonstrated expertise working with functional and complex ingredients (e.g., CBD, nootropics, fibers) as well as formulating both alcoholic and non-alcoholic bases. Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of food safety standards, compliance, and labeling regulations, particularly concerning functional claims and highly regulated ingredients. Operational Agility: Highly organized project manager capable of driving multiple complex NPD pipelines simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Communication Skills: Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively between internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external manufacturing partners.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package [Insert specifics: e.g., health, dental, retirement plan]. Flexible hybrid work model. Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding portfolio of brands.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.