Associate Scientist, Coffee

Come join a creative team of scientists on the forefront of beverage development, innovation, and value creation! This team is dedicated to delivering beverages that win with consumers and beat the competition every time. Over 20 years ago, the coffee industry was revolutionized with the launch of the Keurig brewing system, allowing consumers to brew one cup of coffee on demand. Now with the power of Keurig Dr Pepper, join a new challenger in the beverage industry and let’s discover the possibilities!

This diverse and important role within Beverage R&D enables Keurig Dr Pepper to maximize the impact of the Keurig system synergy (beverage, pod, and appliance) to partners, customers, and consumers. In this capacity, the associate scientist will:

1. Through sound scientific method and technical excellence, support hot Beverage Development initiatives, including pre-concept exploration, development and commercialization, for quality, cost, and performance.
2. Advance the business through technical excellence ensuring all aspects meet or exceed the quality and product performance requirements within a managed timeline and cost objective.
3. With focus on Productivity and Continuous Improvement, help generate and explore Design-to-Value ideas in close collaboration with our Marketing and Procurement Teams.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop hot beverages across a variety of categories – coffee, flavored coffee, tea, cocoa, and lattes – from benchtop prototyping through full scale up and commercialization.
• Support development of timelines, actions plans, reports, and presentations to manage and communicate progress on a given initiative.

• Define product and processing specifications with ensured accuracy.
• Maintain true and detailed record of laboratory work.
• Develop basic experimental plans to validate technical and sensorial aspects of formulations, and for troubleshooting issues during development and commercialization phases.
• Participate in group product tastings and provide sensory feedback.
• Partner with various functions of R&D – Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Chemistry, Process Engineering, and Technical Services – to develop great tasting beverages that consumers love.
• Positively influence and engage in a creative, performance driven culture.
• Live to the KDP values: Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Be Fearless and Fair

Ensure high performance results of your team by:

• Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions.
• Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent.
• Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures.
• Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations.

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• Salary range: $55,700 – $77,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience with Coffee and Coffee Beverages is also a plus.
• Basic understanding of Good Lab and Manufacturing Practices, and Food Safety Regulatory Standards.
• Solid understanding of statistical data analysis for data driven decision making.
• Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in adapting to changing business needs and priorities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• Basic business orientation; ability to understand business case and consumer needs.
• Relevant experience in Food and Beverage Industry.
• Ability to travel as required (up to 25%).

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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