Senior Beverage Scientist - Formulation | R&D Job at Power Brands, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Power Brands
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

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.

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.

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

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

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

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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