Beverage Scientist

Beverage Scientist Vale Concepts Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $82,000 - $108,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Laboratory experiment design Stability testing Bachelor's degree in food science Master's degree in chemistry Developing new product formulations Quality control product testing High-performance liquid chromatographs Design of experiments Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Mid-level Food analysis (analytical chemistry specialty) Master's degree Collaboration with product development teams Analysis skills Food Science Sensory evaluation Bachelor's degree Titration Food & beverage production Compliance documentation Beverage building Beverage recipe development Chemistry Collaboration with manufacturing teams Master's degree in food science Quality control within food and beverage industry Chemical new product development projects Research findings presentation Research & development Full Job Description About Vale At Vale, our goal is to make magic and bring the real benefits of matcha to a billion people. We are a group of fun-loving, matcha enthusiasts who believe that a good idea can come from anywhere. Vale is a Seattle startup making magic through cutting-edge technology, automation, and world class hospitality experiences. We are a dynamic and highly cross functional team with a wealth of experience in food service, food automation, software engineering, aerospace, and consumer electronics. We have come together to develop the Matcha experience of the future — whether that's in a cafe, your neighborhood park, or at home. About you You are someone who is enthusiastic about matcha, obsessed with innovation, and loves being a part of a dynamic team. Enthusiastic about matcha. The world of matcha is huge, so you should be curious about its benefits, flavor profiles, and methods of preparation. Detail Oriented. Take pride in your craft and ensure Vale's products are consistent, repeatable, and of the highest quality. Versatile. Bringing matcha to a billion people is dynamic work! You should be comfortable sharing your expertise in one area, but capable of owning something new in another. A bar raiser with proven experience. You don't just meet the standard — you raise it. You bring deep, hands-on expertise that elevates everyone around you and sets a new benchmark for what great looks like. Excited to be a part of a growing team. Vale is a growing company and we want you to grow with us. Deeply curious. You understand the science behind what makes a beverage extraordinary and never stop exploring. You bring both analytical precision and creative imagination to your work. The role As a Beverage Scientist, you will apply food science principles to develop and optimize Vale's matcha beverages, ensuring every product delivers on quality, consistency, and delight. Apply food science and chemistry principles to develop and optimize matcha beverage formulations Design and execute experiments to improve sensory attributes, stability, and shelf life Build and maintain analytical methods for quality control of Vale's products Collaborate with Product Development Specialists and Manufacturing on scaling validated formulas Research and evaluate novel ingredients, processes, and technologies relevant to matcha beverages Maintain detailed laboratory records and documentation in compliance with internal standards Present findings and recommendations to the Product & Innovation leadership team Qualifications Legally authorized to work in the United States Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field 3+ years of food and beverage R D or quality science experience Hands-on experience with analytical methods such as HPLC, titration, or sensory analysis Experience with beverage formulation and understanding of ingredient functionality Compensation $82,000 - $108,000 per year Benefits Company funded ORCA card Medical, dental, and vision benefits Annual bonuses Joining a fun startup in Seattle