Analytical Innovation Scientist: Color & Flavor

Sensient Technologies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Sensient Technologies is seeking an Analytical Innovation Scientist to advance product development through advanced testing, method development, and scientific analysis. The role emphasizes development and optimization of LC/LC-MS methods for colorants and food products, with collaboration across R&D and quality teams.

The position is primarily laboratory-based and requires on-site work, safety commitment, and ongoing learning to drive innovation and improve laboratory capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or higher with 5+ years of experience or a related master’s degree.
• Experience in analytical chemistry, food science, color science, or a related lab environment.
• Strong knowledge of analytical instrumentation and laboratory testing techniques.
• Ability to develop methods, interpret complex data, and provide clear scientific recommendations.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, quality standards, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on colorants, plant extracts, and food samples using a range of laboratory techniques and instruments.
• Develop, optimize, and validate LC/LC-MS methods for plant extracts, food products, and natural-color applications.
• Design and execute analytical studies, including shelf-life and product evaluations, delivering accurate data for R&D, quality, and business decisions.
• Improve laboratory operations by developing SOPs, enhancing workflows, and data management; support safety/compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data interpretation

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Master’s degree in food/color analytical chemistry

Tools

LC/LC-MS methods

UV-Vis spectroscopy

HPLC/UHPLC

Colorimetric testing

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Sensient Technologies is seeking an Analytical Innovation Scientist to advance product development through advanced testing, method development, and scientific analysis. The role emphasizes development and optimization of LC/LC-MS methods for colorants and food products, with collaboration across R&D and quality teams.

The position is primarily laboratory-based and requires on-site work, safety commitment, and ongoing learning to drive innovation and improve laboratory capabilities.