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About Liquid I.V.

Liquid I.V. is a 360-degree wellness company based in El Segundo, CA, created to fuel life’s adventures. Our product line features great-tasting, non-GMO electrolyte drink mixes utilizing Cellular Transport Technology (CTT)® to enhance rapid absorption of water and other key ingredients into the bloodstream—helping consumers feel better, faster.

Our products are stocked in over 30,000 doors across the country, including the world’s leading specialty, big box, and online retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and many more. In just a few short years, our growth has been exponential. With this in mind, we are looking for world-class team members to help us continue disrupting the wellness industry and hydrating people in need around the globe.

One last thing (or two): We recently joined our friends over at Unilever to help us grow Liquid I.V. into a global brand. As a mission-based organization, giveback is one of the core pillars built into our DNA. Since 2015, we have donated over 36 million servings of Liquid I.V. to those in need around the world through our one-to-one giveback pledge. In 2022 alone we donated over 15 million servings to individuals and organizations making an impact globally, nationally, and locally.

As we move into 2024 and beyond, we will expand our impact, and create durable, positive change in vulnerable and underserved communities. As part of our mission, we are committed to upholding environmentally responsible business practices and championing an ethos of health and wellness for all.

We're excited to expand our team with a Sr. Scientist (Product Development). Come join us!

About the role:

Liquid I.V. is looking for a highly motivated, innovative, out-of-the-box thinker to join R&D team as a Senior Scientist. Reporting to the R&D Sr. Manager, Product Development, this role will support core expansion and continuous improvement projects. The R&D Senior Scientist will be an integral member of the LIV R&D team and will have cross functional collaboration within all levels of the business.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in new product development, with a focus on powdered food/beverage development. Experience with hands on formulation, productivity and resilience projects is highly desirable.

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

• This role will lead creative development of innovation flavors as part of core portfolio expansion while ensuring stable and quality formulations.

• Deliver "product superiority" measures with innovation, fuel for growth and resilience projects.

• Partner with technical commercialization function to ensure successful transfer and execution of product formulations and specifications at various manufacturing sites.

• Support technical commercialization and quality assurance team to develop raw material, finished product specifications, & nutritional panels.

• Plan and execute stability studies for new and existing formulations. Analyze data to make recommendations for product and process updates.

• Apply food science knowledge to troubleshoot technical issues and provide recommendations.

• Support implementation of step changes in PD capabilities as outlined in function growth strategies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional team to identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives across core portfolio to improve efficiencies.

• Work closely with marketing, insights, and sensory teams on consumer focus groups to understand product landscape and consumer needs to be addressed.

• Maintain on-time delivery of critical project milestones, lead internal communication with cross-functional partners as it relates to product briefs, formula evaluation and other deliverables.

• Ensure final product meets efficacy, cost, sensory, and aesthetic requirements in accordance with the brand's strategy and goals.

• Develop strong working relationships with innovation partners, suppliers, contract manufactures to meet and or exceed timelines.

• Travel as necessary to represent team at industry conferences, tradeshows, formula development, pilot and/or production runs, work onsite at CM R&D facilities as needed to meet project approval milestones.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in food science or food engineering with 5+ years of relevant work experience in product development in the CPG, Nutrition, or Wellness industry.

• Master’s in food science or food engineering with 3+ years of relevant work experience in product development in the CPG, Nutrition, or Wellness industry.

• Strong working knowledge of food science, health and nutrition, food manufacturing processes, quality assurance principles, ingredient supply market, and market research practices, and product commercialization.

• Strong background in new product development, with a focus on powdered food/beverage development, preferred.

• Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, draw valid conclusions, and propose solutions.

• Highly innovative and creative.

• Excellent written and oral technical communication skills.

• Strong organizational and teamwork skills, ability to multi-task.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting under tight deadlines.

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.

What We Give:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).

• A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage.

• A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays.

• Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.).

• An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees.

• Monthly tech and wellness stipend.

• Opportunities to participate in our Giveback Mission to help Change The World.

• Copious amount of Liquid I.V. product to keep you Fueled for Life’s Adventures!

Work Environment:

• Hybrid office environment with flexibility for industry events. Liquid I.V. strives to support and create a flexible working environment. Travel: 20% of the time.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The expected base salary range for this position is $96,000 to $110,000. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.