Blend Product Developer I

We are currently hiring a Product Developer at the Samuel Adams Brewery in Jamaica Plain, MA

The Product Developer crafts high-quality beverage products that align with consumer preferences and business goals. This role is responsible for developing new recipes across the Beyond Beer segment of The Boston Beer Company's portfolio. The Product Developer is responsible for adhering to internal product development standards, managing their own project load while collaborating with cross-functional partners, and ensuring products are profitable, scalable, and defendable.

What You'll Brew:

• Lead Product Development – Develops new products according to a defined scope, desired timeline, and according to our internal quality standards.

• Project Management – Manages their own project load of low to medium complexity projects, flagging risks proactively so that mitigation plans can be aligned on.
• Consumer-centric Design - Utilize consumer insights to guide flavor and product development that enhances enjoyment and satisfaction.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Work closely with teams across the company (e.g., Commercialization, Sensory, Brand, Legal, Quality Assurance, and Production) to ensure timely and successful product launches.
• Scalable Manufacturing - Ensure products are designed for efficient production at the necessary scale.
• Beverage Science – Able to translate ideas into technical solutions, applying scientific thinking to develop products that drinkers love and to improve our ways of working.
• Problem Solving – Approaches challenges with a can-do attitude, identifies solutions, and enrolls required support.

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Fermentation Science, or applicable Engineering
• 2+ years of experience or equivalent degree/certification/education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Displays excellent project management skills by tracking and organizing all documentation and communication relevant to active projects.
• Basic laboratory techniques and core skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to work in a flexible and changing schedule.
• Must possess the technical skills to work in a lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing scale environments.

Level: 7

At the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws, we are open about our salary ranges. For this role, the salary range is between $61,000 and $109,000. However, it’s important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location. Additionally, this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and certain sales roles might include a car allowance.

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too. In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full-Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

The Boston Beer Company may use AI-enabled tools to assist with identifying qualified candidates and streamline recruiting operations. These tools help us improve efficiency and consistency. All hiring decisions are made thoughtfully by recruiters and hiring teams. We regularly evaluate our processes to promote fairness, reduce bias, and comply with applicable laws.

To ensure the integrity of the evaluation, please refrain from using AI-generated enhancements during your phone and virtual interviews. If we discover that you have used such enhancements without authorization or prior disclosure, you may be disqualified from the hiring process. External AI tools may not be used to transcribe or record the interview at any time. This ensures your privacy, and Boston Beer's confidential information are protected.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.

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