Pani is a water personalization countertop appliance that enhances the drinking water experience with multi-use and naturally-formulated infusion pods. Located in Austin, Texas, Pani is focused on delivering clean and supplement-enhanced water with a single push of a button, from the comfort of your home.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Formulations Scientist at Pani. The Formulations Scientist will be responsible for developing and commercializing formulas for flavor and dietary supplement pods.
Leverage Consumer Insights and CPG experience to design and commercialize products that delight target consumers.
Work closely and collaboratively with Appliance Engineers to design formulas that function in the Pani system.
Collaborate with internal and external resources (including vendors and consultants) in the development, successful launch, and maintenance of pod formulas.
Develop and document methods to ensure product quality, consistency, safety, and shelf life.
Support development of timelines and manage multiple development projects simultaneously.
Conduct scientific literature, ingredient, and industry research to identify novel ingredients, support for claims, and new technologies.
Develop and document ingredient and formula specifications
Qualifications
BS or higher in Food Science, Chemistry, or related discipline
6 years or more of CPG beverage and/or dietary supplement development and commercialization experience
Experience in ingredient selection, formulation, scaling, and commercializing consumable products
Knowledge of nutrition and health and wellness application in beverage and/or dietary supplement development
Knowledge of Sensory Techniques
Knowledge of food quality, safety, and microbiology
Ability to apply consumer insights in the development of products
Experience with co-manufacturing preferred
Project management skills
Knowledge and comfort in utilization of basic laboratory equipment, including (but not limited to) analytical balance, pH meter, water activity meter, titrator, microscope
Comfort in start-up environment, including innovation mind-set, comfort with ambiguity, adaptability, good communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, wearing many hats, and excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
Travel to work with vendors and co-manufacturers
Employment type
Full-time
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