Applications Scientist - Food & Ingredient Innovation

Ultipro; Muscatine, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine, Iowa, is seeking an Associate Applications Scientist to contribute to formulation development, laboratory testing, and evaluation of ingredient performance for global markets.

The role emphasizes experimentation, problem‑solving, and collaboration with scientists and commercial teams to support customer success and product innovation in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science is required.
• 0-3 years of relevant laboratory, research, product development, or application experience is needed.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment including sample preparation, formulation work, and adherence to safe laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments and application testing under guidance to evaluate ingredient functionality.
• Prepare and optimize formulations for food, nutraceutical, and personal care applications.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data to support technical recommendations and customer projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support product development and commercialization.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS

Statistical software

Job description

Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine, Iowa, is seeking an Associate Applications Scientist to contribute to formulation development, laboratory testing, and evaluation of ingredient performance for global markets.

The role emphasizes experimentation, problem‑solving, and collaboration with scientists and commercial teams to support customer success and product innovation in a fast‑paced environment.