Innovation Scientist

Sensient Technologies Careers; Heinrich-Jebens-Siedlung; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global manufacturer of colors and flavors is seeking a professional for their R&D team in Germany. The role involves conducting research in food color technology, optimizing formulations, and managing projects. Candidates should possess a relevant degree or extensive experience in the food ingredients industry, and must have strong analytical skills, excellent communication in English and German, and proficiency with MS Office. This position offers an excellent salary and opportunities for professional development.

Leistungen

Excellent salary

Benefit offerings

Development opportunities

Collaboration with international teams

Qualifikationen

• Solid professional experience in R&D in the food ingredients industry.
• Strong understanding of food ingredient formulation and process development.
• Ability to work organized and independently.

Aufgaben

• Conduct R&D work using scientific methods and laboratory techniques.
• Identify and implement optimization opportunities.
• Lead R&D projects from initiation to product launch.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills in English

Communication skills in German

Ausbildung

University degree in food technology, food science, chemical engineering or related

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

What you’ll do:

• Conduct analytical, experimental and investigative R&D work using standard scientific methods and practical laboratory techniques related to food color technology
• Identify opportunities to optimize formulations and processes and take action in implementation
• Evaluate new food colorant formulations for performance and stability, converting experimental results into quality control test plans and product specifications
• Actively participate in the identification and management of external relationships and partnerships for third party research agreements
• Evaluate competitive landscape, review publications, patents, and technologies
• Lead and coordinate R&D projects in the innovation project pipeline from project initiation phase to successful new product launch
• Collaborate in national and international project teams, build R&D connections, develop and exchange technical content and participate in internal and external technical conversations

What you’ll bring:

• University degree in food technology, food science, chemical engineering or similar studies or solid professional experience in R&D in the food ingredients industry
• Strong understanding of food ingredient formulation and process development and upscaling into production, experience with food colors are an advantage
• Ability to work organized and independently, strong analytical and critical thinking, attention to detail
• Very good knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent communication skills in English and German both written and spoken. Additional European language skills are plus

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
• Collaboration with international teams, business travels

About Sensient Technologies Corporation

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

About Sensient Colors

Sensient Color Group is a leading developer, producer and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, inks for commercial and consumer printers, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products. The Color Group is located in St. Louis, Missouri.