We are seeking someone to join one of the world’s most admired & innovative companies and contribute to Starbuck’s vision of being a performance-driven company, through the lens of humanity. We are courageous in our pursuit of innovation to deliver products and experiences that win the hearts and minds of our customers and our baristas. We are always curious and eager to learn and know more.  We are looking for an engaging and energetic partner who embodies this and can integrate across R&D teams and collaborate with others to help create the best beverages in the world. This is an opportunity to support the product development work for our handcrafted beverages and the partners within Beverage R&D. This role will encompass both hands-on beverage development work and administrative support. 

As a product development specialist, you will…

• Support product development projects via product testing, tastings, lab tests and consumer testing 
• Assist in beverage presentations and product testing (product development, shelf-life)
• Complete formulation & culinary work as assigned
• Prepare beverage component prep as needed
• Measures analytical data (pH, brix, moisture content, solid content, and other physical properties) as needed.
• Provide calendar support and perform administrative tasks or projects such as project updates, tracking budgets, invoice coding, scheduling/coordinating travel, creating and submitting expense reports, and etc 
• Support team activities
• Coordinate routine projects that support department or functional initiatives
• May prepare charts, tables, graphs, menues, labels and ppt presentation materials to support functional work  
• May assist with on boarding of new partners

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Degrees in food science, culinary or related fields
• One-year experience as a barista, mixologist or product development
• One-year experience as an administrative assistant, coordinator, project manager or proven ability to manage schedules and calendars
• Profficient in Microsoft Office

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and part of a team

Starbucks and its brands are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans & individuals with disabilities. Starbucks will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

Starbucks is about more than just a coffee; they're dedicated to employee and community growth. Starbucks even runs a program that pays for their baristas tuition to help them finish their education. That’s why when you launch your career inspired by human connection and the opportunity to become your personal best, the possibilities are endless. SCAP - Starbucks College Achievement Program