Food And Beverage Product Developer

Description This is an opportunity to create and develop new ready-to-drink beverages for our client in Seattle. Our over-arching purpose within R&D is to ignite innovation and co-create to bring the future of our client to life today. We are the indisputable leader in break-through beverage innovation, delivering relevant experiences and meaningful moments for customers and partners. Daily Responsibilities Sample prep Research Ensure samples meet regulations Some cross functional work Hosting tasting events Develop products that bring the Starbucks café experience into an At Home Coffee experience while co-creating with cross functional members within the partnership Host tastings to showcase your development, while thoughtfully documenting the feedback and next steps Support the innovation process, bring solutions to solve some exciting customer opportunities and/or support our brand maintenance initiatives Be a strong voice for Starbucks while managing multiple projects simultaneously Similar to barista responsibilities, ensuring coffee and equipment are ready for the days work, replenshih items in the lab as needed for beverage prep Preparing sensory ballets, evaluating those ballots Assisting with documentation organization, raw material information, SOPs, and maintaining Additional Skills & Qualifications 3 years of experience food or beverage product development experience Must be able to prep samples and flavor profiles Strong documentation experience with lab samples and tasting feedback Nice-to-Haves Worked in a similar field or industry Work with coffee or juice based drinks Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 23, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. AI Disclosure Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr Actalent