Scientist, Product (Tea), GDI
Core
Lead tea innovation from concept to execution through hands-on formulation, testing, and commercialization of tea-based beverages.
Role type
Senior Individual Contributor Product Scientist (Tea)
Builds
Lab-scale tea beverage recipes, syrups, and finished beverages for the global and regional Tea portfolio
Domain
Food & Beverage Industry / Tea Category
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
Beverage formulation, Sensory evaluation, Analytical testing, Shelf-life assessment, Ingredient functionality, Processing fundamentals, Lab safety compliance, Data integrity
Preferred skills
Tea category experience, Competitor analysis, Pilot and commercial trial support, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Formula management systems, Accelerated testing protocols (illumination/temperature), Sensory testing tools
Responsibilities
Develop lab-scale tea beverage recipes and formulations based on consumer insights; Conduct sensory, analytical, and shelf-life testing; Support pilot and commercial trials for formulation robustness; Track and analyze global competitor tea products; Maintain accurate formula entry and lab documentation
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior Individual Contributor