Job Description

Job Title: Scientist (R&D)

**Location: Frisco, TX

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**Payrate: $30-$33/ Hr. On W2 (Without Benefits)

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**Duration: 06 Months (Extension Possible)

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This role supports the global R&D network by preparing concentrate samples, maintaining accurate technical documentation, and contributing to innovation and cost-optimization projects. It ensures precise formulation practices, alignment of data across systems, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to enable smooth project execution.

**Key Responsibilities

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• Prepare concentrate samples, ensuring accurate formulation, and alignment with technical requirements
• Maintain detailed formulation records, including ingredient quantities, processing steps, and sample codes/versions
• Evaluate concentrate formulations and generate accurate specifications (e.g., appearance, aroma, taste, pH, brix, etc.) to support development and revision of data standards
• Support ingredient replacement work by identifying impacted formulas and implementing changes
• Conduct stability checks (accelerated and/or ambient) and communicate results
• Accurately store, label, and maintain inventory of concentrate samples, ensuring all required details (code, version, date, color status) are clearly recorded.
• Build and maintain accurate records of concentrate formulations, specifications and batching instructions; ensuring alignment across systems and implementing updates as needed.
• Provide the Master Data team with all technical and non-technical information required to accurately set up new concentrates and kit designs in SAP, ensuring smooth manufacturing and commercialization.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Adjust to evolving business needs with flexibility and a problem-solving mindset

**Qualifications

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• 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 for food/beverage applications
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
• Experience with SAP, Optiva, or similar systems is a strong plus

You should be proficient in:

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing