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Responsibilities:

Liquid development Scientist supports new product development with Analytical, Liquid formulation, Regulatory, Process engineering & Sensory experience to lead new product initiatives in flavoured spirits, RTDs and other alcoholic beverage products for Asia Pacific region
This position covers a broad range of challenges like developing new consumer preferred and winning formulations, pioneering new technology and processing routes, and the application of advanced analytical and sensory techniques as well as consumer validation
This position may also serve as an expert in a specific technical skill or area of expertise and act as an R&D representative in cross-functional teams
Develop new product formulations, following brief & priorities agreed as per innovation pipeline and timing.
Feed ideas to the Innovation pipeline by creating innovative concepts and product ideas.
End-to-end technical delivery of the project including process development and commercialization
Early technical scoping, input to Business case, and providing all technical inputs to relevant Gate documents at each stage of the project.
Identify options and deliver on committed cost saving through value engineering and reformulation of existing products for quality improvement.
Regular interaction with suppliers, flavour houses and external agencies to deliver project within agreed timelines.
Work with internal and external partners for identification of trends and creating winning products on those trends.
Partner with technology suppliers, outside research institutes, and universities to deliver new to the world innovation
Travel to manufacturing plants and supervise production of new/reformulated products as may be necessary.
Demonstrate ability to work in a global environment and cross functionally with supply chain, production, marketing, and sales
Maintain precise experimental records, control and issues official formulation, test methods & validation protocols
Design experiments and carries out scientific work with an awareness of existing and new technology.
Conduct shelf-life tests and ensure product safety.
Develop laboratory capability to support future innovations and long-term business strategies
Ensure regulatory compliance of all ingredients, formulation and label declarations.
Develop strong, collaborative relationships with regional & global functional colleagues other departments/groups and foster an environment of knowledge sharing
Manage expenses and budget
Keep abreast of, explores and develops new technologies and shares information with his team and Manager
Adapts and implements global process & systems.

Skills:

Master's degree in food technology, Chemical engineering, Alcohol Technology or related science
Basic understanding of Food and beverage regulations
At least 2 years of relevant experience in new product development
Hands on knowledge of NPD –Stage gate process
A practical approach with significant experience of using experimental design, measurement, and interpretation in the development of new products.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work well with others, and ability to plan and execute work independently with minimal supervision.
Scientific and technical report preparation
Keen eye on evolving consumer trends and needs.
Fluent English
Team player
Mobility – willing to travel 20%-30% of time.
Knowledge and experience the Spirit business (nice to have)
Proficient working knowledge in applying general good laboratory practices and procedures.
Demonstrating necessary commitments and knowledge towards safety requirements.
Possess good knowledge of natural sciences and food sciences.
Must be self-motivated, autonomous and have ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task
Excellent organizational and follow up skills
Strong analytical skills.
Preferably have been working and/or hands-on knowledge and experience in some or all of the following techniques: GC, GCMS, HPLC, Spectrophotometer, Sensory

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of Belonging, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you're presented with
Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

Competitive Pay Package
Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Liquid R&D Scientist