Food Scientist Colors Beverage Applications Job at Döhler Group, Princeton, NJ

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  • Döhler Group
  • Princeton, NJ

Job Description

Do you have a passion for creating visually stunning beverages? Are you ready to help the world’s leading brands bring their drinks to life with vibrant, stable, and clean-label color solutions


We’re looking for a full-time on-site Colors Application Developer who specializes in beverage applications to join our expert team in Princeton, NJ. This is a dynamic, hands-on role focused on developing, testing, and commercializing natural and FD&C color solutions specifically for the fast-paced beverage industry.Whether it’s juices, carbonated soft drinks, functional beverages, or alcohol-free spirits—you’ll be at the forefront of color innovation

Your Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and optimize color solutions tailored for a wide range of beverage applications, with a focus on both natural and FD&C colors.   
  • Conduct beverage-specific formulation trials, stability testing, and performance evaluations in various beverage systems (acidic, clear, carbonated, etc.). 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, sales, and business units to drive new beverage-focused projects from concept to commercialization.   
  • Provide technical expertise and training to internal stakeholders and customers on color performance, processing impacts, and regulatory considerations.   
  • Travel regularly (10 - 15%) to customer sites and R&D facilities to conduct trials, troubleshoot issues, and support product launches.
  • Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings as a beverage color subject matter expert.

Salary Range - $90k – 105k
The compensation range provided reflects the expected base compensation only and does not include potential bonuses, incentive plans, or benefits.  An individual’s final compensation offer will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education level, relevant experience, training, and geographic location.  

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.   
  • 2–3 years of experience in food or beverage applications, with a strong emphasis on color use and stability in liquid systems. 
  • Proven expertise in working with natural colors (e.g., anthocyanins, turmeric, beta-carotene) and FD&C dyes in beverages. 
  • Familiarity with color stability challenges in beverage matrices (pH, light, heat, packaging, etc.). 
  • Excellent project management and communication skills, with the ability to juggle multiple beverage development projects.   
  • Proficiency in color measurement and analytical techniques used in beverage applications. 
  • Regular travel between 10-15% to customer sites and R&D facilities to support projects and provide hands-on expertise

We offer

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family 
  • Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most   
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings   
  • Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays 
  • Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company 
  • Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs   
  • Supportive Culture – Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues   
  • Meaningful Impact – Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition
  • Empowerment – Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference

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Job Tags

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