About Power Brands
Power Brands is the leading beverage development company in North America, with over 3,000 brands developed across categories including energy drinks, functional wellness beverages, plant-based milks, nootropics, hydration formulas, and beyond. We specialize in helping both Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups bring best-in-class beverages to market — from the first formulation to full commercial production and distribution.
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The Role
We’re seeking a Senior Beverage Scientist with deep technical expertise in beverage formulation and scale-up. You’ll work cross-functionally with our internal team of marketers, designers, and regulatory experts, and directly with clients to develop beverage formulations that meet demanding criteria for taste, function, nutrition, cost, and manufacturability.
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Key Responsibilities
• Formulation Development:
• Design and optimize beverage formulations across multiple categories: RTDs, energy drinks, plant-based, functional waters, juices, and protein shakes
• Select appropriate functional ingredients, sweeteners, stabilizers, acidifiers, preservatives, colors, and flavors
• Ensure ingredient compatibility, stability, and regulatory compliance (USDA, FDA, NSF, etc.)
• Analytical & Technical Support:
• Conduct bench-top trials, Brix and pH testing, shelf-life evaluations, sensory panels, and microbiological assessments
• Work with QA to troubleshoot stability, separation, sedimentation, or microbial issues
• Manage formulation records and technical documentation for each project
• Scale-Up & Production:
• Oversee transition from lab to pilot and full-scale production
• Interface with copackers and manufacturing facilities to support batching, processing (hot fill, tunnel pasteurization, UHT, etc.), and packaging
• Travel as needed to support commercial runs and line trials
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Required Qualifications
• B.S. or M.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
• 5–10 years experience formulating commercial beverages from scratch, preferably in a consulting, contract manufacturing, or CPG environment
• Advanced understanding of ingredient interactions, beverage chemistry, emulsions, pH stability, and processing methods
• Experience with shelf-life extension strategies, natural preservatives, clean label ingredients, and nutritional claims
• Proficient with formulation software (e.g. Genesis R&D, NutraCoster), lab equipment, and standard operating procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter who thrives in a high-growth, high-demand environment
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Preferred Experience
• Experience with a wide range of beverage processing methods, including carbonation, pasteurization, aseptic, UHT, hot fill, cold fill, and shelf-stable production
• Familiarity with functional ingredients and beverage types across the industry, including tea, coffee, energy drinks, sports nutrition products, adaptogens, nootropics, and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, including GRAS status, FDA labeling guidelines, and compliance with Supplement Facts and Nutrition Facts panels
• Well-versed in multiple beverage formats and categories, including carbonated, non-carbonated, still, sparkling, powdered, concentrate, and ready-to-drink (RTD) products
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Why Join Power Brands?
• Work on groundbreaking products from idea to execution
• Exposure to the biggest trends and most exciting innovations in the beverage industry
• Collaborate with top-tier talent across formulation, branding, marketing, and operations
• Competitive salary, health benefits, PTO, and bonus opportunities
• Four day work week optional
• State-of-the-art lab, office, and test kitchen in Los Angeles
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How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief summary of your most impressive formulation or product launch to careers@powerbrands.us
Or apply directly through LinkedIn
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