Food Scientist Colors Beverage Applications

Do you have a passion for creating visually stunning beverages? Are you ready to help the world’s leading brands bring their drinks to life with vibrant, stable, and clean-label color solutions

We’re looking for a full-time on-site Colors Application Developer who specializes in beverage applications to join our expert team in Princeton, NJ. This is a dynamic, hands-on role focused on developing, testing, and commercializing natural and FD&C color solutions specifically for the fast-paced beverage industry.Whether it’s juices, carbonated soft drinks, functional beverages, or alcohol-free spirits—you’ll be at the forefront of color innovation

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize color solutions tailored for a wide range of beverage applications, with a focus on both natural and FD&C colors.
• Conduct beverage-specific formulation trials, stability testing, and performance evaluations in various beverage systems (acidic, clear, carbonated, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, sales, and business units to drive new beverage-focused projects from concept to commercialization.
• Provide technical expertise and training to internal stakeholders and customers on color performance, processing impacts, and regulatory considerations.
• Travel regularly (10 - 15%) to customer sites and R&D facilities to conduct trials, troubleshoot issues, and support product launches.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings as a beverage color subject matter expert.

Salary Range - $90k – 105k
The compensation range provided reflects the expected base compensation only and does not include potential bonuses, incentive plans, or benefits. An individual’s final compensation offer will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education level, relevant experience, training, and geographic location.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in food or beverage applications, with a strong emphasis on color use and stability in liquid systems.
• Proven expertise in working with natural colors (e.g., anthocyanins, turmeric, beta-carotene) and FD&C dyes in beverages.
• Familiarity with color stability challenges in beverage matrices (pH, light, heat, packaging, etc.).
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with the ability to juggle multiple beverage development projects.
• Proficiency in color measurement and analytical techniques used in beverage applications.
• Regular travel between 10-15% to customer sites and R&D facilities to support projects and provide hands-on expertise

We offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family
• Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
• Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company
• Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
• Supportive Culture – Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues
• Meaningful Impact – Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition
• Empowerment – Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference

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