Application Scientist III

Sensient Technologies; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking an Application Scientist III to develop innovative ice cream, bakery, and confectionery flavor applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into finished products and manage multiple projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on formulation, sensory evaluation, and collaboration with flavorists and sales. A food science background and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a food-related technical field.
• Significant experience in food or flavor product development.
• Ability to formulate finished ice cream, bakery, and confectionery products.
• Knowledge of food processing, sensory evaluation, and shelf life testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication for customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop standard and innovative ice cream, bakery, and confectionery products.
• Plan and manage multiple application projects with records and updates.
• Partner with sales and technical teams to meet customer needs.
• Conduct product testing, including stability, shelf life, and sensory evaluation.
• Collaborate with flavorists and technical partners to create flavor systems.
• Support customer presentations and visits with technical solutions.
• Contribute to a safe laboratory environment and mentor team members.

Skills

Food science background

Flavor product development

Ice cream formulation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science

Job description

Application Scientist III

If you are a food science professional who enjoys turning creative ideas into finished products, this role offers the opportunity to develop innovative sweet applications and solve real customer challenges. You will apply your expertise in flavors, ingredients, product development, and sensory evaluation across ice cream, bakery, and confectionery applications. You will work closely with technical and commercial teams while having the independence to manage projects and bring new ideas to life.

What you'll do

• Develop standard and innovative ice cream, bakery, and confectionery products that demonstrate flavor and ingredient solutions for customers and support new business opportunities.
• Plan and manage multiple application projects, maintaining accurate formulations, project records, customer information, and progress updates.
• Partner with sales and technical teams to understand customer needs, develop solutions to product and process challenges, and provide timely project support.
• Conduct product testing, including stability, shelf life, and sensory evaluation, while using technical expertise to assess and improve finished products.
• Collaborate with flavorists, sensory specialists, and other technical partners to create flavor systems that meet project objectives.
• Support customer presentations and visits by communicating product features, benefits, technical solutions, and company capabilities.
• Contribute to a safe, professional laboratory environment while sharing technical knowledge and supporting the development of laboratory and technical team members.

What you'll bring

• A bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience in food science, food technology, chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Significant experience in food or flavor product development, with a strong understanding of flavors, ingredients, and application technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate finished ice cream, bakery, and confectionery products.
• Knowledge of food processing, regulatory requirements, sensory evaluation, product stability, and shelf life testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information to customers, sales teams, and internal partners.
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize multiple projects while working effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Working knowledge of computer applications used to document, organize, and evaluate technical and application data.

What you'll get

• The opportunity to create innovative food products and develop solutions for real customer needs.
• A collaborative environment where creative and technical ideas are encouraged.
• Exposure to customers, sales professionals, flavorists, sensory specialists, and other technical experts.
• Opportunities to expand your expertise in flavors, ingredients, and sweet applications.
• The ability to take ownership of projects and work independently with support from technical leadership.
• Opportunities to share your expertise through presentations, customer interactions, and technical training.
• A hands-on laboratory environment where your work directly contributes to new product and business opportunities.

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 Flavors

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

The salary range for this position is $90,000- $110,000. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

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