Bevi is on a mission to transform how beverages are delivered and consumed. Our connected beverage platform eliminates the need for single-use bottles and cans, making it easy, fun, and sustainable to stay hydrated. As the category leader in IoT-enabled beverage technology, we're building a future where Bevi machines are everywhere people live, work, and connect. We've raised over $160M in venture capital, serve thousands of customers across the US, Canada, UK and Ireland, and we've been rapidly growing year over year, saving over 1 billion bottles from waste. In addition to driving hypergrowth with our current product line, Bevi is heavily investing in new product development.
We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Food Scientist to join our Beverage team. In this role, you will support critical beverage initiatives and assist in the development of new products. Reporting to the Manager, Beverage R&D, you will help convert market strategies into finished concentrates used in our high-tech dispensers. From benchtop prototyping to refining formulas based on consumer feedback, you will play a hands-on role in unbottling the future.
Your Day to Day- Execute Formulations: Support the development of new beverage formulations by performing benchtop experiments based on concepts provided by senior team members.
- Prototyping: Create small-batch prototype runs in-house, ensuring accuracy in measurements and consistency in flavor profiles.
- Lab Management: Own the day-to-day operations of the beverage lab, including equipment maintenance, calibration, sanitation, and maintaining a meticulous inventory of ingredients and materials.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed and organized records of formula development, sensory feedback, and experimental results.
- Sensory Support: Assist in organizing sensory analysis panels and product testing, collecting and consolidating data for the broader team.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Hardware & Quality teams to monitor the stability of products in development, in production, and in the Bevi machine.
- Ingredient Sourcing: Help identify and source new ingredients, coordinating with vendors to request samples and technical documentation.
- Specification Drafting: Assist in translating successful prototypes into formal technical specifications for manufacturing partners.
- Continuous Learning: Design and execute experiments under the guidance of senior scientists to analyze data and make technical recommendations.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field.
- Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a lab setting (internship experience in food or beverage development is highly preferred).
- Technical Foundation: Solid understanding of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and laboratory safety protocols.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting experimental findings and collaborating with a tight-knit team.
- Detail-Oriented: A high degree of accuracy in measurement and a "keen eye" for documentation and organization.
- Growth Mindset: A proactive desire to learn the commercialization process and a willingness to take ownership of lab success.
- Location: Ability to be in the office 4 days per week to manage lab-based tasks.
- Travel: Willingness to travel (~10%) for vendor visits or production trials.
- Basic understanding of preservative systems and microbial testing.
- Familiarity with concentrated beverage products or flavor chemistry.
- Experience using laboratory equipment (pH meters, refractometers, carbonation tools).
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At Bevi, we believe compensation is a powerful tool to attract, retain, and grow talent. Our Compensation Philosophy centers on 5 principles:
- Market-driven - We anchor pay decisions in real-time market data
- Performance-based - We reward individual impact, not just tenure
- Equitable - We ensure fairness across teams, roles, and demographics
- Growth-focused - We invest in talent that scales with Bevi
- Total Rewards approach - We strategically balance base pay, bonuses, benefits, and equity
The posted compensation range reflects the salary* for this position. Some roles may be eligible for a commission plan or a bonus incentive. All Bevi employees receive equity in the form of stock options. All full-time employees are invited to participate in our Total Rewards plan, which includes health & medical benefits, flexible spending accounts, flexible PTO, and more. Offers to join Bevi are based on a few criteria, including the scope of the role, the candidate's work experience, targeted skills, internal equity of the team, and external market data.
*For Sales roles: The posted range reflects base salary plus commission which is the total potential on target earnings (OTE) for the position.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible PTO plus 12 company holidays, and additional paid days for sick leave, etc
- Generous fully paid parental leave for both birth parents and non-birth parents
- Fully employer paid disability and life insurances
- Wellness and fitness reimbursements
- Monthly stipends for cell phone use and commuting costs
- Onsite snacks, weekly catered lunch, and (of course) unlimited Bevi ... plus composting and terra-cycling, too
- Happy hours, team-building events, bagel breakfasts, Values awards - and more.
A note on AI in our hiring process: We use AI to help synthesize interview notes and surface themes from feedback, keeping our process consistent as we grow. Every application is reviewed by a member of our team, and interviews may be recorded to support note-taking, just let us know if you'd prefer we don't. We'll also ask how you're learning and experimenting with AI in your work. Growing our AI fluency is something every Bevi team member is committed to and invested in.
Our commitment to responsible innovation is reflected in our partnership with the Mass AI Coalition, a collaboration that aligns with our dedication to community-driven progress and the future of technology.
We're passionate about supporting career growth and would love to be part of your professional journey. We also know that talent comes in many forms. We value individual accomplishments, specialized knowledge, and genuine passion over simply checking boxes on a requirements list. Whether you're a seasoned expert or an emerging talent, we're looking for people who are ready to build what's next. If any of our open positions interest you, we'd encourage you to apply! A member of the Bevi Talent team '[email protected]' will be reaching out about next steps if we would like to move forward.
Accommodations:Bevi is committed to an inclusive hiring process and we aim to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need any accommodations for the application or throughout the interview process please contact [email protected].
Bevi City of Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
We're in the Schrafft Center, a former candy factory now housing offices (& onsite gym, caf, and more) with pier views perfect for outdoor social events. We are minutes away from Charlestown, Assembly Sq, & Sullivan Sq T, and offer a regular shuttle bus to North and South Stations.
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