Byrne, Inc. · 16 hours ago
Senior Scientist R&D
East Syracuse, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $116K/yr
5+ years expByrne, Inc. is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. The Senior Scientist R&D plays a key role in executing assigned Research & Development tasks, leading the development and commercialization of aseptic dairy beverage products while serving as the technical expert for UHT processing and regulatory compliance.
Food and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Lead the ideation, development, and scale-up of aseptic dairy beverage products from concept through commercialization, leveraging advanced expertise in UHT, ESL, and other aseptic processing technologies. Serve as the subject matter expert for UHT processing, packaging, and validation, ensuring robust process controls, compliance with global food safety standards (GMP/cGMP, HACCP, PMO, FDA), and alignment with business strategy and market trends
Design and execute complex experiments to optimize product quality, stability, and sensory attributes, with a focus on ingredient interactions, microbiological safety, and shelf-life extension. Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies, ingredient innovations, and regulatory changes, proactively recommending strategic adaptations to maintain competitive advantage
Oversee multiple concurrent R&D projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams (QA/QC, Operations, Regulatory, Marketing) to accelerate new product development and resolve technical challenges. Develop and maintain advanced documentation, including experimental protocols, validation reports, and regulatory submissions, ensuring all formulations and processes meet or exceed regulatory requirements
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex quality or safety issues, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Champion food safety culture and aseptic best practices throughout the organization, driving organizational excellence in process controls and regulatory compliance
Represent the company at industry conferences, technical forums, and with key customers, sharing insights and establishing thought leadership in UHT dairy beverage science. Build strategic relationships with industry partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and competitive positioning in the aseptic beverage market
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in food science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field is preferred
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive R&D with 3-5 years in dairy UHT beverages experience, with a record of technical leadership and successful product launches
Demonstrated expertise in UHT processing/ESL, process validation, and product launches
Experience with project management and cross-functional team leadership
Benefits
Competitive bonus programs
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment
Supplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment
Eligible for 401 (k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment
Educational Support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program
Company
Byrne, Inc.
Byrne is a fourth generation, family-owned producer of ESL and Aseptic dairy and other beverages.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Chartrand
Chief Financial Officer
Nick Marsella
Sr VP COO
Recent News
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