Job Summary
Requirements:
- Bachelor?s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Process Engineering, Nutrition, or related technical discipline, or equivalent directly related experience.
- 3+ years of experience in food or beverage R&D, process development, or pilot plant environments (internships and relevant lab/plant experience considered).
- Hands-on experience designing and executing bench or pilot experiments.
- Familiarity with DOE and basic statistical analysis.
- Practical understanding of coffee extraction fundamentals (grind relationships, TDS measurement, brew ratios, extraction yield, roasting principles) or strong demonstrated interest and ability to develop expertise quickly.
- Strong laboratory and pilot plant skills, including sample handling, documentation, and analytical measurements.
Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Scientist to join our Coffee R&D team, focused on liquid extraction science, pilot-scale experimentation, and process optimization. This role serves as a subject matter expert in bench and pilot coffee extraction processes, driving innovation, improving product performance, and developing scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes.
This is a highly execution-driven, data-focused position requiring significant time in pilot trials, experimental design, and cross-functional collaboration. The Senior Scientist will translate experimental results into operational processes, product specifications, and scalable extraction solutions that support commercial manufacturing and product quality.
Key Responsibilities
Experimental Design & Coffee Extraction Science
- Design, plan, and execute bench and pilot-scale coffee extraction experiments.
- Evaluate key extraction parameters, including TDS, yield, flow rates, temperature profiles, pressure, residence time, and particle size.
- Develop structured experimental protocols and maintain detailed lab and pilot plant documentation.
- Generate clear study reports with conclusions, insights, and recommended next steps.
Process Optimization & Data Analysis
- Analyze process and product data using statistical methods, DOE, and basic modeling.
- Identify root causes and optimization opportunities to improve product quality and process efficiency.
- Convert experimental findings into practical and scalable process improvements.
- Support the development of robust and repeatable extraction processes.
Scale-Up & Manufacturing Integration
- Translate lab and pilot results into manufacturing-scale operational parameters.
- Participate in scale-up trials and pilot production runs.
- Develop and maintain coffee product specifications and operating guidelines.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, QA, and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth implementation.
Pilot Plant & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operate or supervise pilot extraction runs and coordinate trial execution.
- Collect samples and interpret analytical measurements, including pH, TDS, flow rates, viscosity, and related metrics.
- Work closely with product development, operations, procurement, and external partners.
- Present study findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Sensory & Product Quality Support
- Apply sensory evaluation techniques to support data-driven decision-making.
- Participate in shelf-life, stability, and finished beverage quality studies.
- Support continuous improvement of extraction methods and product performance.
Travel
- Travel during onboarding and early project phases, followed by occasional travel to pilot sites, vendors, and trial locations as required.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application online using the link below.
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