Spindrift is one of the fastest-growing brands in beverage today. In a rapidly expanding sparkling water market, we are the first sparkling water made with real ingredients with an unmistakable, delicious taste that only real ingredients can deliver.
The Lab Manager – R&D will play an integral role in supporting the Spindrift innovation team through the management and operation of our new in-house R&D lab space. Our team is fast-paced, fun-loving, and fanatical about our delicious product; you’ll work with us to continue to grow our product offerings that highlight our key points of difference and premium approach to beverage. The Lab Manager – R&D will report to the Associate Director of Innovation, with day-to-day responsibilities that include managing a robust product development pipeline that includes rapid concept development, existing formula optimization, and validation of new ingredients and suppliers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Co-create and manage our new R&D lab space at Spindrift HQ and devise methodology for rapid prototype creation and evaluation.
Maintain an inventory of raw materials needed for sample development, and work with the Innovation sourcing team to identify and secure materials needed for new initiatives and exploration.
Co-create and manage our internal prototype sampling program to support and enable sell-in of new flavors, formulas, and new beverage line concepts.
Display initiative and thought leadership as it relates to new ideas, ingredients, technologies and new methodology within the beverage space.
Manage our internal suite of concept formulas, including documenting every formula iteration and relevant feedback/tasting notes that coincide with each round of development.
Create a batch sheet template format, and ensure new developments fall within established specification parameters for COGs, juice %, calories, pH, brix, TA, etc.
Maintain lab environment by keeping equipment calibration records up to date, managing an inventory of lab consumables, and ensuring a clean and safe workspace.
Proactively seek opportunities to improve existing formulas in our portfolio, assist in any reformulation efforts triggered by supply chain or raw material constraints, sales performance, or internal/external tasting feedback.
Lead the final formula scale-up process, including finalizing batch sheets for production, establishing target specs, and creating nutritional fact panel and ingredient statements.
Manage all 3rd party lab relationships that relate to testing or regulatory compliance needs for R&D.
WHO YOU ARE:
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree required – food science, technical or scientific degree preferred.
Minimum of 7-10+ years of relevant work experience.
Minimum 3-5+ years managing an internal R&D product development process.
Relevant laboratory experience, with a deep understanding of lab best-practices and protocols.
Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite.
The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $140,000 and is dependent upon the candidate’s experience prior to joining Spindrift. In addition, we offer the following compensation and benefits:
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