Juneshine1mo ago

Innovation Scientist

San DiegoFull-Timemid

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The Task At-Hand: Great products don’t just happen - they’re experimented on, refined, and built by curious minds willing to push boundaries. As Innovation Scientist,

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The Task At-Hand:

Great products don’t just happen - they’re experimented on, refined, and built by curious minds willing to push boundaries.

As Innovation Scientist, you will report directly to the Innovation Manager and will support the development, testing, and advancement of new products across the Juneshine Brands portfolio. This is a hands-on, lab forward role for a mid-level innovator who loves experimentation, problem-solving, and seeing ideas move from concept to pilot and beyond.

If you enjoy a startup-style environment where experimentation, adaptability, and taking ownership are part of the everyday process - you’ll thrive in this role!

Curious, creative self-starter who thrives in dynamic, collaborative environments

Strong execution mindset - owns key workstreams from concept to launch

Plays a critical role in bringing new flavors, formats, and formulations to life

Motivated by continuous improvement and comfortable working independently

Closely aligns with cross-functional partners to incorporate feedback and drive projects forward

Serve as the day-to-day owner for assigned innovation projects

Translate innovation briefs into experimental design and formulation strategy

Support SKU optimization and reformulation initiatives across the portfolio

Coordinate shelf-life studies and formulation trials, maintaining accurate records to support data-driven recommendations

Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to provide technical input and ensure smooth scale-up

Present project updates, technical findings, and recommendations to support commercialization decisions, with guidance from the Innovation Manager

Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Engineering, or a related scientific field

2-4 years of experience in beverage, CPG, food & beverage R&D, or a related product development environment

Hands-on experience with beverage formulation and product development, including bench-top testing and pilot trials

Experience supporting or executing commercial scale-up from R&D to production

Working knowledge of carbonation systems, pasteurization processes, and shelf-life testing methodologies

Knowledge of food safety standards, GMPs, regulatory compliance, and nutrition labeling requirements

Experience using data analysis, formulation software, or spreadsheets to manage formulas, track experiments, and interpret results

Potential for up to ~20 days of travel per year (subject to change) to support third-party R&D partners, onboard new products with co-manufacturers, and assist with onboarding new manufacturing partners

Prior experience developing alcoholic beverages, functional beverages, kombucha, or THC-infused products (strongly preferred)

Experience working with co-packers, contract manufacturers, or external R&D partners

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot formulation, processing, or stability challenges during product development

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills when working with innovation, operations, quality, and marketing teams

Comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where priorities may evolve

Compensation:

$80,000 - $90,000, per year

The final offer will be based on several factors, including experience, skills, overall expertise and location

Perks + Benefits:

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Healthcare coverage: up to 90% company contribution for employees and 25% for dependents