Come join a creative team of scientists on the forefront of beverage development, innovation, and value creation! This team is dedicated to delivering beverages that wins with consumers and beat the competition every time. Over 20 years ago the coffee industry was revolutionized with the launch of the Keurig brewing system, allowing consumers to brew one cup of coffee on demand. Now with the power of Keurig Dr Pepper, join a new challenger in the beverage industry and let’s discover the possibilities! The Associate Scientist role will support the Coffee Product Development team to deliver products across our Private Label brands. This is a dynamic position where the individual will lead the development and commercialization of new products across a variety of beverage categories to delight our consumers and customers. **POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES** + Work in a laboratory setting and lead the development of hot and iced beverages across a variety of categories – coffee, flavored coffee, tea, cocoa, and lattes. + Conduct bench-top experiments, develop prototypes for team tastings and sensory testing, and support commercialization and full scale up of products. + Participate in group product tastings and provide sensory feedback. + Maintain accurate and detailed record of laboratory work. + Use formulation software to document lab work and formulas. + Verify formula accuracy and complete formula documentation. + Actively participate in project team meetings as required and ensures delivery of commitments and project milestones. + Work effectively with various functions of R&D (Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Chemistry, Process Engineering, and Technical Services) + Effectively collaborate with cross-functional team members (Project Managers, Finance, Sales) with manager supervision. + Work appropriately and safely in a laboratory environment. + Positively influence and engage in a creative, performance driven culture. + Live to the KDP values: Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Be Fearless and Fair **CAPABILITIES** + Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and responsibilities at a time + Self-motivated, takes initiative, influencing skills. + Ability to rapidly learn new skills with minimal direction. + Highly collaborative communication and strong presentation skills. + Change readiness, resiliency and flexibility to thrive in a constantly changing and fast-moving organization. + Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion. **Total Rewards:** null **Requirements:** + Degree in Food Science or a related Science discipline from an accredited institution + Master’s degree is a plus + Beverage experience, coffee and/or powder experience is a bonus + 1 plus years of experience in a related function within food/beverage (R&D, Quality), CPG, and/or commensurate advanced education + Ability to travel is required (up to 20%) **Company Overview:** Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a modern beverage company with a bold vision built to deliver growth and opportunity. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it! Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us? We strive to be an employer of choice (https://careers.keurigdrpepper.com/) , providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work. Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law 106438 Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.