Join Our Team as a Product Development Scientist at QTrade Teas & Botanicals!
Are you a dynamic and passionate individual with a background in food science and a love for tea? Do you thrive on innovation and have a keen eye for detail? QTrade Teas & Botanicals is looking for someone just like you! We’re a family-owned and operated company, leading the way in iced and hot tea solutions across North America. With thirty years of experience and a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Brookshire, Texas, we’re ready for exciting growth—and we want you to be a part of it!
Job Title: Product Development Scientist
Employment Status: Full Time
Purpose:
As our Product Development Scientist, you'll be at the heart of creating innovative tea products, driving them from concept to market. Your role is crucial in ensuring our products meet consumer expectations and business objectives, all while maintaining a passion for learning and a meticulous attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
New Product Development: Develop new tea products, including concept ideation, formulation, and prototype creation.
Recipe Formulation: Use your knowledge of food science principles to formulate tea blends that meet nutritional, flavor, and quality specifications. Create bills of material on ERP systems.
Maintaining Standards: Ensure organoleptic standards of finished products and maintain commercial viability for new projects.
Quality Assurance:Collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure products are produced according to standards and specifications. Perform qualitative analysis to ensure compliance with internal quality standards, allergen control, cross-contamination control, and relevant beverage/tea industry regulations.
Market Research: Conduct market analysis and stay abreast of industry trends to identify opportunities for new product development or improvements.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, and operations teams to align product development efforts with overall business strategies.
Project Management: Manage timelines effectively to deliver products on schedule and within budget.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products meet regulatory requirements and standards for safety, labeling, and quality.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field (degree is a must).
2-3 years of experience in product development, preferably within the food or beverage industry.
Knowledge and passion for tea, including its varieties, processing methods, and flavor profiles.
Good sensory skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite preferred.
Ability to translate consumer insights and market trends into successful product innovations.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across different functions and with external partners.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality assurance principles.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
If you are a driven individual with a love for tea and a knack for product innovation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are passionate about joining our team.
Ready to take your passion for tea to the next level? Apply today and be part of the exciting journey at QTrade Teas & Botanicals!
Company Description
QTrade Teas & Botanicals is a trailblazer in providing iced and hot tea solutions to businesses large and small across North America. We create award-winning, functional recipes, build global supply chains, and expertly blend and package top-notch tea products.
With thirty years under our belt, we are a family-owned and operated company, now growing with a brand-new, custom-built manufacturing and distribution facility in Brookshire, Texas.
We're on the lookout for energetic, passionate, and dependable leaders ready to build a dynamic new team and deliver amazing results. At QTrade, you'll join a team of down-to-earth, hardworking colleagues who value each other and are committed to learning and growing together. We offer opportunities for career advancement and the chance to earn more as you grow with us. We work hard to balance high expectations for accountability and results while also providing the flexibility to support your family life.
If you're excited about leading and building a new team, keep reading!
Watch Our Journey and Capabilities: https://vimeo.com/750531733
Visit our website: www.qtradeteas.com to learn more
QTrade Teas & Botanicals is a trailblazer in providing iced and hot tea solutions to businesses large and small across North America. We create award-winning, functional recipes, build global supply chains, and expertly blend and package top-notch tea products. With thirty years under our belt, we are a family-owned and operated company, now growing with a brand-new, custom-built manufacturing and distribution facility in Brookshire, Texas. We're on the lookout for energetic, passionate, and dependable leaders ready to build a dynamic new team and deliver amazing results. At QTrade, you'll join a team of down-to-earth, hardworking colleagues who value each other and are committed to learning and growing together. We offer opportunities for career advancement and the chance to earn more as you grow with us. We work hard to balance high expectations for accountability and results while also providing the flexibility to support your family life. If you're excited about leading and building a new team, keep reading! Watch Our Journey and Capabilities: https://vimeo.com/750531733 Visit our website: www.qtradeteas.com to learn more
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Wholesale
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