Flavor Scientist

THE COMPANY:

Juul Labs’ mission is to impact the lives of the world’s one billion adult smokers by eliminating combustible cigarettes. We have the opportunity to address one of the world’s most intractable challenges through a commitment to exceptional quality, research, design, and innovation. Backed by leading technology investors, we are committed to the same excellence when it comes to hiring great talent.

We are a diverse team that is united by this common purpose and we are hiring the world’s best engineers, scientists, designers, product managers, operations experts, and customer service and business professionals. If the opportunity to build your career at one of the fastest growing companies is compelling, read on for more details.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to a Manager/Principal Scientist of Formulations Research, the Flavor Scientist will perform a variety of critical product development activities for electronic nicotine delivery systems. The Flavor Scientist position is a hands-on, laboratory-based role that will be responsible in helping to design and test products, novel prototypes, with a focus on flavor innovation, furthering product research activities at Juul Labs. The Flavor Scientist will work closely with scientists and should be comfortable around
standard lab equipment and methodologies for flavor and e-liquid compounding, have a working knowledge of flavor ingredients, and actively participate in ingredient and prototype evaluations. The Flavor Scientist will work in conjunction with chemistry, regulatory, toxicology, and quality colleagues to ensure all raw materials and formulations meet desired requirements. The Flavor Scientist is expected to demonstrate a mid-level understanding of the subject matter in the functional area and is capable of lending technical expertise to cross-functional teams of scientists and non-scientists. The Flavor Scientist is highly motivated, nimble at navigating complex challenges, a skilled multitasker, is adaptable andworks effectively in a fast-paced environment and works collaboratively with the teams at Juul Labs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply flavor ingredient expertise to develop and refine novel formulations, compound flavors and e-liquids for evaluation/testing
• Achieve outlined development goals and milestones for product pipeline
• Demonstrate functional and contextual knowledge to advise and influence decisions from stakeholders, provide technical flavor support to other groups
• Evaluate raw materials, flavors/ingredients for use in e-liquid formulations, collaborate with regulatory and product stewardship colleagues to meet desired requirements
• Work with cross-functional teams to optimize the performance of our products
• Present progress updates and reports on a regular basis to leadership, colleagues and stakeholders
• Learn new analytical methodologies for characterizing our products as needs arise
• Maintain required formula records and documentation
• Maintain ingredient inventory and lab equipment in working order

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience, solid working knowledge of flavor ingredients
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in compounding flavor ingredients at the bench
• Exceptional attention to detail, record keeping and documentation, adhering to ALCOA practices
• Strong communicator, works effectively with peers and management alike in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, works effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge/hands-on experience with chromatographic techniques and instrumentation is a plus
• Experience in formulations chemistry and stability testing methods is a plus
• Experience in a regulated or tobacco industry is a plus

EDUCATION:

• BS/MS in chemistry, biology, food science, or related field

JUUL LABS PERKS & BENEFITS:

• A place to grow your career. We’ll help you set big goals - and exceed them
• People. Work with talented, committed and supportive teammates
• Equity and performance bonuses. Every employee is a stakeholder in our success
• Cell phone subsidy, commuter benefits and discounts on JUUL products
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits

Juul Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees and job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Juul Labs also complies with applicable employment eligibility verification requirements. All applicants must have the authorization to work for Juul Labs in the country of employment.

SALARY RANGES:
Salary varies by role, level and location, and is dependent on the cost of labor in a given geographic region among other factors. These ranges may be modified at any time.

SALARY RANGE:
$161,000—$197,000 USD