Associate Applications Scientist – Food Ingredient R&D

Grain Processing Corporation; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation's Technical Solutions team seeks an Associate Applications Scientist to develop formulations, conduct laboratory testing, and evaluate ingredient performance for food, nutraceutical, and personal care products worldwide.

Ideal candidates enjoy experimentation, problem-solving, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support customer success, product innovation, and commercialization efforts in a fast-paced lab in Muscatine, Iowa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science required.
• 0–3 years of relevant laboratory or product development experience.
• Experience in laboratory environment and safe practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments and testing to evaluate ingredient performance.
• Develop, optimize formulations for food, nutraceutical, and personal care.
• Analyze data to support technical recommendations and product evaluations.
• Assist in refining new product concepts during development.
• Maintain accurate lab records and ensure compliance with safety and quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS

ERP systems

Job description

Grain Processing Corporation's Technical Solutions team seeks an Associate Applications Scientist to develop formulations, conduct laboratory testing, and evaluate ingredient performance for food, nutraceutical, and personal care products worldwide.

Ideal candidates enjoy experimentation, problem-solving, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support customer success, product innovation, and commercialization efforts in a fast-paced lab in Muscatine, Iowa.