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Our client is a leading manufacturer specializing in the creation of high-quality ingredients and custom formulations for the beverage and pharmaceutical industries. They are currently looking to add a Senior Scientist (Product Innovation/Beverages) to their team. Salary/Hourly Rate: $110k - $120k Annually (Based on relevant experience) Position Overview: This on-site role offers the opportunity to lead technical innovation, manage cross-functional collaboration, and bring new beverage formulations from concept to commercialization. The ideal candidate for the Senior Scientist (Product Innovation/Beverages) role will have strong knowledge of dairy/plant-based beverage processes. Responsibilities of the Senior Scientist (Product Innovation/Beverages): • Lead product development of dairy and plant-based beverages, from concept through commercialization, ensuring products meet taste, texture, quality, and cost goals., • Formulate and scale beverage recipes using innovative flavors, functional ingredients, and processing techniques., • Troubleshoot and test formulations through bench testing, stability trials, and sensory evaluations to ensure performance and compliance., • Mentor and train junior scientists and technicians, imparting technical expertise and best practices., • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams to align goals and meet project deadlines., • Vet and qualify ingredients, including new or alternative materials, for use in finished products., • Maintain lab operations, including equipment, supplies, and documentation, in accordance with safety and quality standards., • Support scale-up efforts at pilot and production levels, with occasional domestic and international travel. Required Experience/Skills for the Senior Scientist (Product Innovation/Beverages):, • 10+ years of product development experience in the food and beverage industry, ideally in a formulation-focused or protein beverage environment., • Strong understanding of food science principles, beverage processing techniques, and functional ingredient interactions., • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), regulatory guidelines, and food safety standards., • Experience leading and mentoring junior technical staff. Preferred Experience/Skills for the Senior Scientist (Product Innovation/Beverages):, • 10+ years of product development experience in the beverage industry., • Formulation experience from concept through commercialization, ensuring products meet taste, texture, quality, and cost goals. Education Requirements:, • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field is required., • Master's degree is preferred. Benefits:, • Medical, dental, and vision., • PTO., • 401(K) and many more! By applying to this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Atrium and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to opt out on any message you receive. For more details, please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO Position ID: 157818

🔬 Scientist – Biopharma Services Title Level Commensurate with Experience (Senior Associate Scientist II or Scientist I) 📍 Location: South Plainfield, NJ Admera Health is hiring a Scientist to join our Biopharma Services team in South Plainfield, NJ. This is a hands-on, lab-based role supporting high-impact research in genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS). We are open to hiring at either the Senior Associate Scientist II or Scientist I level depending on your background. Title and responsibilities will align with your education, experience, and demonstrated capabilities. 🧬 About Admera Health Admera Health – Entering the ADvanced Molecular ERA Admera Health is a genomic and bioinformatics research services company supporting pharmaceutical and biotech clients from early discoveries through clinical research. Our areas of expertise include genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, and advanced bioinformatics. We specialize in working with challenging sample types, such as FFPE, single-cell, and low-input materials, and offer tailored solutions across a wide range of platforms. 🌟 Why Join Us? We’re proud of our innovative, energetic, and collaborative culture. Our values: • Innovation, • Accountability, • Customer focus, • Results orientation, • Team-driven success 🧪 What You’ll Be Doing • Perform molecular biology and NGS workflows (e.g., RNA-seq, WGS, WES), • Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of experiments and outcomes, • Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers and scientific teams, • Contribute to troubleshooting and continuous workflow improvement, • Ensure timely, high-quality project delivery in a fast-paced R&D environment 📈 Role Levels and Expectations 🔹 Senior Associate Scientist II • Execute experiments with guidance, • Participate in troubleshooting and basic protocol refinement, • Assist with documentation, data review, and internal communications, • Support project timelines and collaborate with teammates, • Independently design, troubleshoot, and optimize experiments, • Lead training and mentoring of junior staff on techniques, documentation, and SOPs, • Contribute to or lead workflow development and process innovation, • Present results to internal stakeholders and clients, • Serve as a technical resource across departments 🎓 Qualifications • M.S. or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a related field, • For Senior Associate Scientist II: Typically 2–3 years of hands-on lab experience, • For Scientist I: Typically 5+ years of lab experience or a Ph.D. with industry exposure, • Strong background in molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, cloning, sequence analysis), • Experience with NGS platforms (e.g., Illumina) strongly preferred, • Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills, • Experience in research-focused or biopharma service environments preferred 💵 Compensation • Salary Range Starting at: $70,000 annually (commensurate with experience and qualifications), • Bonus Eligibility: Performance-based discretionary bonus, • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, • Paid time off and holiday schedule, • Ongoing professional development support 🌐 How to Apply For more information, please visit . To review and apply to our open positions, visit: 🤝 Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Admera Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.