Innovation Scientist II

Agricultural Ingredients N. America; Lerma de Villada; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite five days a week

Competitive salary

Training during onboarding

Job summary

Sensient Technologies is seeking an Innovation Scientist to develop innovative color solutions for the food industry. You will turn ideas into new formulations and help bring products from the lab to the market.

You will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges and create solutions that meet their needs. As a key team member, you will push boundaries, innovate, and work onsite five days per week with opportunities for growth and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field.
• Three to four years of experience in formulation, product development, or new product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize color formulations based on customer needs and regulatory requirements.
• Lead application and product development projects with lab testing, stability studies, and method development.
• Support scale-up and production of new color products from lab to commercialization.
• Collaborate with technical, marketing, manufacturing, and quality teams to address challenges.
• Identify opportunities for new products and improvements based on market info and customer needs.
• Communicate findings clearly to customers and internal stakeholders and mentor team members.
• Travel as needed, including international travel, and work independently or in a team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry/Food Science/C.E.

Job description

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for an Innovation Scientist to join our team and develop innovative color solutions for the food industry. You will turn ideas into new formulations and help bring products from the lab to the market. You will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges and create solutions that meet their needs. As a key member of the Sensient team, you will push boundaries, innovate, and work onsite in the office five days per week.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and optimize customized color formulations based on customer needs, product specifications, stability requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Lead application and product development projects, including laboratory testing, stability studies, method development, troubleshooting, and product optimization.
• Support the scale-up and initial production of new food color products, helping ensure successful transition from laboratory development to commercial production.
• Collaborate with Technical, Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, and other teams to develop innovative solutions and address complex customer and business challenges.
• Evaluate market information, customer needs, and product performance to identify opportunities for new products and improvements to existing products.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to customers and internal stakeholders, while providing technical guidance and mentoring to other team members.
• Travel as needed, including occasional short-notice and international travel, and work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field, with a strong chemistry focus preferred.
• Three to four years of experience in formulation, product development, or new product development, preferably within the food, food ingredients, food color, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience with formulation, laboratory testing, product optimization, stability testing, and product development.
• Strong analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical information and test results clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and collaborate effectively across different teams.
• Intermediate English proficiency.

What you’ll get

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite and in the field 5 days per week
• Competitive salary and development opportunities
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
  

About Sensient:

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

About Sensient Colors:

Sensient Colors 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 vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.