Food Technologist Job at Astrix, San Fernando, CA

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  • Astrix
  • San Fernando, CA

Job Description

Job Summary

Join our dynamic product development team as a Food Technologist, where you'll craft the next generation of beverage experiences! This role combines scientific expertise with creative flair to develop cutting-edge concentrates and flavor systems that delight consumers and drive market success. Working alongside seasoned flavor chemists, you'll transform concepts into commercial realities while pushing the boundaries of taste innovation.

Location : Onsite in San Fernando, CA

Type : 3-month contract to hire

Compensation : $29-$34/hour

Hours : M-F 8-5

What You'll Create & Accomplish

  • Engineer sophisticated beverage concentrates and complex flavor profiles that capture market trends and exceed customer expectations.
  • Design robust shelf-life studies and accelerated stability protocols to guarantee product integrity throughout its lifecycle.
  • Pioneer testing methodologies that validate flavor performance under diverse storage and usage conditions.
  • Partner with Quality Assurance teams to establish new standards of excellence in flavor consistency and safety.
  • Work hand-in-hand with Manufacturing to optimize production processes and troubleshoot scale-up challenges.

Educational Expectations

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field with demonstrated analytical rigor.

Professional Experience

  • 2+ years of applied R&D experience in food/beverage innovation or related product development environments.
  • Proven track record of successful formula development and product launch support.
  • Advanced mathematical proficiency including complex formula calculations, statistical analysis, and scaling algorithms.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

Job Tags

Contract work,

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