Date Posted: 12/26/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 494980
Industry: Food & Beverage
Job Title: Food Scientist
Job Location: Atlanta, GA, USA, 30313
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Onsite 5 days a week
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 9
Min Hourly Rate($): 45.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 51.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Food & Beverage Industry, Food Science, HPLC, Lab Tech, Laboratory, Sensory Testing
Experience Desired: Knowledge of food science, sensory guidance, analytical, microbiology and engineering principles (5-8 yrs); Knowledge of product development in the Sports Drink category (5-8 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Food Scientist role will conduct product development in the Sports Drink category. This position requires the ability to design and execute new products from concept through to commercialization using knowledge of food science, sensory guidance, analytical, microbiology and engineering principles. In addition to new products, this role will support base business maintenance and productivity projects as appropriate.
The Manager, Product Development will work in the Atlanta, Georgia location for Global R&D team with a focus on the North America Operating Unit of the client.
The role will work independently and utilize internal/external relationships to deliver product innovation. Act as a consultant by responding to targeted requests from field or other departments for the specifications, processes, and formula systems for the Sports business team.
The ideal candidate is expected to develop skills to effectively interact with a cross-functional team, category team and build relationships with other global business units in a collaborative manner. He/she should demonstrate communication skills necessary to educate, drive business improvements, identify and resolve ingredient and formula issues and achieve business results.
The preferred candidate will have completed a Food Science curriculum and understand and apply effective skills in food chemistry, food process technology, microbiology, sensory science, project management, record keeping and laboratory safety. 5+ years of experience, MS is preferred.
Essential Job Functions:
• Beverage development
• Preparation, management and protection of proprietary formula composition and technical information
• Product commercialization
• Effective communication and time management skills
• Independently leads multi-disciplinary projects
• Collaboration with internal business team partners and external suppliers.
• Research and evaluate new developments or trends in beverage-related industries - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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