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Product Development Scientist

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🗓️ Posted 2026-08-25 Hoboken US HQ Hybrid Science Technology
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 6,000 GBP–9,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

About Pepsi Lipton Pepsi Lipton is a unique joint venture between Unilever and PepsiCo, combining over 125 years of tea expertise to pioneer the global ready-to-drink tea category. As an autonomous global business, we develop and launch products worldwide, offering broad exposure and opportunities to shape the future of beverages. Our teams are passionate about unlocking the power of tea and pushing the boundaries of innovation from science to sensory to deliver exciting, high-quality products that reach millions of consumers globally.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Product Development Scientist to join our R&D team in Valhalla, NY in a unique dual-impact role that combines Technical Brand Stewardship for LATAM markets with Innovation developments for Global programs. This is a pivotal role for a technically strong and creative product developer who will drive end-to-end product development on global programs and build technical depth and capabilities in future-facing beverage platforms, while serving as a key technical partner for LATAM business continuity projects. This role combines hands-on development expertise with the ability to build and strengthen technical capabilities across key strategic areas. You will be part of the Global cross-functional Inno-Hub team, driving breakthrough innovation for two of our key brands (Lipton and Pure Leaf), while also contributing to the Global R&D capability agenda, developing technical solutions to current and future product design challenges. The successful candidate will leverage strong product development, formulation, and problem-solving skills to ensure existing LATAM portfolio remain compliant, high quality, and fit-for-purpose, while helping to deliver future-focused innovation across global programs. The position requires a technically curious, consumer-focused scientist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively balance stewardship priorities with innovation-driven product development. Job Accountabilities: Lead and deliver e

Requirements

  • ● Required: B.S. in Food Science or related discipline.
  • ● + years' experience in a lab-based setting.
  • ● Demonstrated experience in food and/or beverage product development at a CPG company.
  • ● Proven track record of delivering projects from concept to commercialization, including scale-up.
  • ● Outstanding teamwork, communication and leadership skills.
  • ● Technical Skills
  • ● Strong knowledge of beverage formulation, ingredient functionality, and processing.
  • ● Ability to translate technical challenges into practical, scalable solutions
  • ● Demonstrate strong external orientation (trends, ingredients, technologies) to support innovation.
  • ● Ability to evaluate ingredient performance and recommend optimized solutions.
  • ● Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook).
  • ● Critical Competencies:
  • ● The successful candidate will be experienced in the consumer goods industry and demonstrate the following skills:
  • ● Strong product development and technical problem-solving skills.
  • ● Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • ● Intellectual curiosity and a passion for innovation.
  • ● Strong analytical thinking and data interpretation capabilities.
  • ● Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • ● Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
  • ● Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits

  • ● hould the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
  • ● At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do . We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
  • ● Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
  • ● For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
  • ● Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
  • ● If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.