Senior Scientist, Coffee and Tea Extraction

Job overview

Senior Scientist, Coffee and Tea Extraction is an onsite role listed in Eustis, FL; the description also identifies Indianapolis, IN, and Vista, CA as possible onsite locations. Compensation is not specified. Vibrant Ingredients develops natural ingredients and clean-label solutions for food and beverage applications. The scientist develops scalable coffee and tea ingredient solutions by leading formulation and extraction work, evaluating processes, and translating experimental and sensory results into recommendations. The role advances product quality, flavor, aroma, and extraction efficiency through technical project leadership.

What you'll do

• Develop coffee and tea extracts, concentrates, essences, and value-added products
• assess processes and refine parameters
• design and conduct benchtop and pilot extraction experiments
• analyze and communicate technical results
• conduct or work with sensory evaluations
• monitor technologies and industry trends
• manage projects
• travel up to 25%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior scientist

coffee extraction

tea extraction

eustis fl

indianapolis in

vista ca

vibrant ingredients

product development

food science

sensory evaluation

process development

travel up to 25%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.

Why this role

Focus on coffee and tea chemistry, sensory performance, and scalable extraction processes.

About the employer

Vibrant Ingredients is hiring for this role. Industry: Spice and Extract Manufacturing. Sector: 31.