Emulsion Engineer

Lazarus Naturals was founded in 2016 to provide safe and accessible CBD products for everyone who would benefit from them, regardless of their financial situation and ability to pay, which is why we provide a 60% Assistance Program to veterans and people with disabilities or low-incomes. In order to maintain an affordable price point and our commitment to accessibility for all, we have built a vertically integrated business model, which allows us to walk our talk of developing quality, affordable products - from product inception, development, seed, farming, extraction, finished production formulation and packaging, and distribution. Cycling Frog, founded in 2022, is normalizing the consumption of casual use THC products. We are on a mission to make THC convenient, affordable, and fun by making a sessionable THC beverage similar in price as a beer or soda. We want to change the way THC is consumed and viewed by our society by focusing on lower potency, ready to drink beverages that can easily fit into anyone’s lifestyle. Under the Federal Farm Bill it is legal to sell these low potency THC products across all 50 states via the internet, and anywhere you can grab a beer. Etz Hayim Holdings, S.P.C d/b/a Lazarus Naturals is looking for an Emulsion Engineer to support the design and development of emulsion technologies for use in infused beverage applications. Etz Hayim operates the brands Cycling Frog and Lazarus Naturals, as well as a comprehensive  operation that spans farming over 300 acres of hemp, extraction, chemical processing, packaging and warehousing to support both brands and private label customers. Reports To The Emulsion Engineer will report to the Director of Research and Development.   Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Emulsion Engineer to join our product development team, specializing in the design, development, and optimization of emulsion systems for beverage applications. This role requires expertise in both process engineering and formulation science, with a particular focus on creating stable, flavor-neutral emulsions for carbonated beverages and other complex beverage matrices. Responsibilities and Duties ●         Design and develop innovative emulsion systems for various beverage applications, with emphasis on a robust stability profile across diverse beverage matrices, scalability, raw material and labor costing, and throughput. ●         Optimize emulsion formulations to achieve minimal flavor impact while maintaining excellent stability and functionality. ●         Characterize beverage raw materials and establish acceptance criteria to ensure minimal impact on emulsion stability and strengthen supply chain aspects of beverage production. ●         Design and optimize emulsification processes including high-pressure homogenization, sonication, and other advanced emulsification techniques ●         Scale emulsion processes from laboratory to pilot and commercial production scales. ●         Document bench scale processes and aggregate data for presentation and evaluation by R&D, Production and Senior Leadership teams. ●         Troubleshoot process-related stability issues and implement corrective solutions. ●         Establish critical process parameters and develop robust manufacturing protocols ●         Work cross-functionally with manufacturing teams to ensure consistent emulsion quality and performance. ●         Conduct comprehensive stability testing including accelerated aging, thermal cycling, and long-term storage studies ●         Analyze emulsion properties including, but not limited to,  high performance liquid chromatography, particle size distribution, various light scattering techniques, and zeta potential ●         Set data-driven specifications for formulations based on manufacturing and analytical capabilities. ●         Work closely with beverage development teams to integrate emulsion systems into final product formulations ●         Support manufacturing operations with technical expertise and troubleshooting, including investigation and resolution of stability failures through systematic root cause analysis ●         As business needs evolve, realize and initiate process optimization opportunities, creating ways to reduce production affiliated costs - for example, batch size adjustments, increasing cannabinoid concentration within nanoemulsions while improving stability and  shelf-life evaluation.   Requirements ●        Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Materials Science, or related field ●        5-7 years of experience in emulsion science and engineering, preferably in food and beverage applications ●        Proven track record of developing stable emulsions for beverage systems, particularly carbonated applications ●        Extensive experience with emulsification equipment including high-pressure homogenizers, microfluidizers, and ultrasonic processors ●        Proficiency in emulsion characterization techniques such as particle size analysis, microscopy, and rheometry ●        Strong knowledge of surfactant chemistry and stabilizer functionality ●        Experience with pH-sensitive and carbonation-stable emulsion systems ●        Expertise in developing emulsions with minimal flavor impact and sensory neutrality ●        Strong knowledge of GxP and QMS requirements ●        Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills. Experience with patents and IP protections is a plus. Benefits Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance) Employee discount program Fully stocked kitchen 401(k) plan FSA & commuter benefits This is a full-time role based in Seattle, Washington. Please note, we will not consider applicants outside the immediate area. Interested parties are encouraged to include a cover letter detailing why you think you could be a great fit, along with an updated resume. Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you. Veterans strongly encouraged to apply. Lazarus Naturals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 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