Food & Beverage Product Developer

Job Title: Food and Beverage Product Development Specialist Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Food and Beverage Product Development Specialist to plan and execute complex projects related to the development of food and beverage products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science, formulation, and product development processes, with a focus on achieving company initiatives. This role is pivotal in bringing new products to the business, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute complex projects related to food and beverage product development.
- Deliver legendary service that meets and exceeds customer expectations.
- Adhere to company values, beliefs, and principles in all situations.
- Maintain composure and respond professionally in challenging situations.
- Take personal responsibility for continuous learning and development.
- Function effectively during times of uncertainty and changing priorities.
- Make timely and quality decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
- Build effective relationships with individuals at all levels.
- Achieve results and meet goals consistently.
- Test and collect data on beverages, ensuring thorough documentation.
- Complete lab-based analytical work and test components against pre-determined metrics.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of experience in food science or a similar field.
- Strong R&D background with experience in beverage product development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Comfortable working in a lab environment and running tests.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential data.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- BS in food science or a similar science is required.
- Barista experience or hands-on coffeehouse experience is an advantage.
- Former experience in a similar role is beneficial.
- Basic statistical knowledge and analysis skills are preferred.
Work Environment
The role requires a hands-on approach, working fully onsite 5 days a week with moderate to high interaction with the team. The work environment is collaborative, with a focus on developing innovative beverage products. Team culture emphasizes professionalism, continuous learning, and effective communication.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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