Scientist

The KDP productivity team plays a pivotal role in driving efficiency, streamlining products and processes, enhancing overall performance, and improving the profitability of our products. Our mission is to optimize KDP brands, extend beyond our core capabilities, and maximize the profitability of our products. At KDP, our inspiration is rooted in our company vision: “Drink Well, Do Good!”

As a Scientist within the Productivity team, you will lead initiatives focused on enhancing product and process efficiency. Your responsibilities will include developing strategies to improve productivity, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing innovative solutions. By doing so, you’ll contribute to KDP’s ability to create and commercialize new products that delight our consumers and customers.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment. Develop and implement holistic solutions that align with KDP’s overall Productivity and  Innovation agenda. Collaborate extensively with R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, and Ingredient Suppliers.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, this role offers an exciting opportunity within the KDP productivity team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads bench-top experiments, formula calculations, and develops prototypes for product tastings and sensory testing across a variety of KDP brands and products
• Interprets test results, writes technical reports, and effectively communicates information within the organization
• Verifies formula accuracy, completes formula documentation, and conducts pilot-plant trials
• Fully understands R&D functions and project management process to lead the commercialization of ideas to launch
• Partners with various functions of R&D (Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Chemistry, Process Engineering, and Technical Services)
• Influences and actively participates in Marketing and Consumer Research programs to gain consumer insights, and translate into key product concepts
• Manages multiples projects and represents R&D in cross-functional teams consisting of members across various departments of KDP (R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales and Procurement)
• Delivers updates on projects within the business to key stakeholders and cross-functional peers
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement within function
• Maintains accurate and detailed record of laboratory work
• Work appropriately and safely in a laboratory environment
• 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
• Consumer-Centric Approach: Understand the business goals, brand marketing strategies, and manufacturing capabilities within the KDP network. Translate consumer needs into key product concepts.
• Effective Communication: Communicate updates on strategic initiatives within the business to key stakeholders.
• Use formulation software to document lab work and formulas.

• B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering
• 4 years of experience in a related function within food/beverage (R&D, Quality), CPG, and/or commensurate advanced education
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Works independent, excels in team-based culture and collaborates
• Skilled in problem solving, with a growth mindset
• Ability to travel is required

CAPABILITIES:

• Must have excellent presentation and communication skills
• Understanding of and experience in managing the inter-dependences and relationships between all aspects of R&D, Marketing, Finance, Commercial, and Supply
• Self-motivated, takes initiative, highly collaborative with strong problem-solving skills
• Positively influence peers and stakeholders
• Change readiness, resiliency and flexibility to thrive in fast moving organization

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a modern beverage company with a bold vision built to deliver growth and opportunity.  We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it! 

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. 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? 

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees 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.