Job Title: Senior Product Developer – Beverages

Location: Bellevue, WA (Onsite, 5 days/week)

Duration: 7 months (July 8, 2025 – February 13, 2026)

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Remote Work: Not available

Compensation: $36+/hour

Department: Research & Development

Openings: 1

Overtime: Not anticipated

Travel Required: No

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Product Developer to support beverage innovation and development within a dynamic R&D environment. This role focuses on the creation and optimization of new beverage products for food service and ready-to-drink channels. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in food science, hands-on lab experience, and a passion for crafting exceptional beverage experiences.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead formulation development and flavor selection for new beverage productsConduct batching, processing, and sample preparationSupport sensory evaluations and consumer tastingsOperate analytical lab equipment and manage data collection/reportingCollaborate cross-functionally with internal and external partnersMaintain accurate formula records using database toolsWork independently and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyQualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific field5+ years of experience in food and beverage product developmentStrong lab skills, including batching, processing, and analytical testingProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheets, and formula management toolsAbility to lift 20–30 lbs and stand for extended periods during processing daysExcellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred:

Experience with dairy-based productsKnowledge of thermal processing methods (aseptic, pasteurization)Background in food service or barista experienceIdeal Candidate AttributesSelf-starter with strong problem-solving skillsComfortable working in a highly matrixed, fast-paced environmentResults-oriented with a customer-focused mindsetAdaptable and composed under pressureStrong interpersonal skills and collaborative spiritAdditional InformationThis role is to provide coverage during a team member’s leave of absenceCandidates must be available to work onsite 5 days per weekCandidates with allergies or sensitivities to common beverage ingredients (e.g., dairy, coffee) may not be suitable for this roleTwo interview rounds: one with the hiring manager and one with a team member (30–45 minutes each)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $38.00/hr.

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 fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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