Innovation Scientist
JuneShineSan Diego, California, United States
Posted March 10, 2026
80000 - 90000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Our Purpose: To make quality, purpose-driven beverages. Our Business: Our vision is to create the next-generation beverage platform, comprising distinct brands, each with its own ethos and purpose.
Job Description
The Innovation Scientist will support the development, testing, and advancement of new products across the Juneshine Brands portfolio. This is a hands-on, lab forward role for a mid-level innovator who loves experimentation, problem-solving, and seeing ideas move from concept to pilot and beyond.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Engineering, or a related scientific field
- 2-4 years of experience in beverage, CPG, food & beverage R&D, or a related product development environment
- Hands-on experience with beverage formulation and product development, including bench-top testing and pilot trials
- Experience supporting or executing commercial scale-up from R&D to production
- Working knowledge of carbonation systems, pasteurization processes, and shelf-life testing methodologies
- Knowledge of food safety standards, GMPs, regulatory compliance, and nutrition labeling requirements
- Experience using data analysis, formulation software, or spreadsheets to manage formulas, track experiments, and interpret results
Benefits
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Healthcare coverage: up to 90% company contribution for employees and 25% for dependents
- Voluntary vision, dental, and accidental plans
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- 12 weeks of paid Equal Parental Leave
- $500 Baby Bonding Bucks
- A sustainable baby gift
- Booch, spirit, beer, and soft good perks
