Application Scientist I — Natural Color Solutions

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite 5 days a week

Competitive compensation & benefits

Comprehensive onboarding & training

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation’s Sensient Colors division is seeking an Applications Scientist I to join our team in Kentucky. This exciting, customer‑facing role will identify client goals, present color solutions directly to customers, and collaborate with the US Commercial team to drive color project success.

The scientist will run projects on natural and synthetic colors, evaluate formulations, perform stability testing, and support global customers with technical service.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry or food science is required.
• Strong communication skills are required; role involves direct customer interaction.
• Willingness to travel to Sensient Color division sites as needed.
• Ability to use a Colorimeter or Spectrophotometer and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the US Commercial team by communicating with customers to identify color projects and goals.
• Evaluate and match competitive natural and synthetic colors; perform stability studies.
• Test color blends and production of finished foods; interpret results and write reports.
• Work on improving formulation and stability properties of natural colors.
• Formulate color mixtures and provide technical assistance to customers and prospects.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer interaction

Travel readiness

Spectrophotometer use

Education

Chemistry/biochemistry/food science degree

Tools

Colorimeter

Spectrophotometer

Light Boxes

Job description

Sensient Technologies Corporation’s Sensient Colors division is seeking an Applications Scientist I to join our team in Kentucky. This exciting, customer‑facing role will identify client goals, present color solutions directly to customers, and collaborate with the US Commercial team to drive color project success.

The scientist will run projects on natural and synthetic colors, evaluate formulations, perform stability testing, and support global customers with technical service.