Associate Scientist - Concentrate Development

This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality beverage concentrates to support global innovation and commercialization. Working within the R&D network, the Associate Scientist will design and execute concentrate formulations, ensure data accuracy across systems, and support the successful progression of projects from development through to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute concentrate formulations for Innovation and reformulation projects, ensuring alignment with technical requirements for specific beverage formulations.
• Apply understanding of ingredient functionality (e.g., sweeteners, acids, stabilizers, flavors) to optimize formulation performance.
• Build and maintain accurate, audit-ready formulation data, ensuring consistency across systems (e.g., ingredient quantities, specifications and processing instructions; ensuring alignment across systems and implementing updates as needed.
• Evaluate concentrate formulations, including sensory and analytical assessment (e.g., appearance, aroma, taste, pH, Brix, etc.).
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in formulation data, always ensuring data integrity.
• Support scale-up activities and troubleshoot formulation or process-related challenges.
• Interprets test results, writes technical reports and effectively communicates information within the organization.
• Prepare, label, store, and manage concentrate samples, ensuring full traceability (code, version, date, status).
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product Development, Supply Chain, Quality) to support project delivery.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

At KDP Ireland, you will find that:

• We aspire to have the top talent within the industry and are committed to maintaining an extraordinarily brilliant, remarkably diverse, and decidedly engaged team.
• We invest in the development and growth of our employees and promote continuous learning to enable progressive career tracks.
• We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure, and excellent employee benefits including private medical care, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements.
• We provide Global exposure – As a multi-national CPG with HQ offices in the USA and peers operating in five countries, there are opportunities travel to different countries and share international perspectives and experiences.
• We have an active interest in the community - We run events throughout the year to support local charities, people & communities.
• We have free parking on-site in Newbridge and offer a hybrid work schedule.

KDP Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. KDP Ireland recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in food, beverage, or ingredient manufacturing.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques relevant for food or beverage applications.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Experience with Optiva, SAP, or similar systems is a strong plus.

Ways of Working

• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable navigating evolving project requirements.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Effective communicator across teams and functions.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. 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 ~29,000 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.

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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