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Associate Ingredient Scientist
Burlington, Massachusetts +1 · Full-time · Posted Jun 4, 2026
- Location
- Burlington, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts - Experience
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in food or beverage sectors, such as R&D, Quality, or consumer packaged goods internships; posting also states 1+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline.
About the job
Develops ingredient specifications and gathers documentation to ensure beverage ingredients meet FDA standards.
What you'll do
- Lead ingredient initiatives addressing supplier requirements, cost reduction, supply concerns, and manufacturing challenges.
- Maintain ingredient data, laboratory records, SOPs, and training materials; train cross-functional teams as needed.
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Procurement, and vendors to support ingredient documentation and analysis.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Nice to have
- Product Development in Food & Beverage
Tools
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
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