Color Applications Scientist (Food Color Solutions)

Sensient Technologies Corporation; St. Louis (MO); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking an Application Scientist to work directly with customers, developing customized color solutions and demonstrating the value of natural and synthetic colorants. You will partner with commercial, technical, and innovation teams to support customer projects and advance natural color applications.

The role emphasizes strong technical knowledge, creativity, and excellent communication as you build relationships across the food industry and provide

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (food science, chemistry, biochemistry) required or equivalent.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience in technical service, food science, or ingredient development.
• Knowledge of color chemistry, formulation development, and colorant stability.
• Strong customer communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate technical information into practical recommendations.
• Keen eye for color matching and interpreting analytical results.

Aufgaben

• Partner with customers to identify projects, define success criteria, and present color solutions.
• Develop and evaluate natural and synthetic colorants, including conversions to natural options.
• Conduct stability studies and testing; provide technical reports and recommendations.
• Improve color formulations addressing light exposure, heat, stability, and ingredient interactions.
• Evaluate new colorants and raw materials; develop testing plans with internal teams.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and presentations to customers and internal teams.
• Stay current on food color regulations and support analytical testing procedures.

Kenntnisse

Color chemistry

Customer communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in food science/chemistry/biochemistry

Master's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking an Application Scientist to work directly with customers, developing customized color solutions and demonstrating the value of natural and synthetic colorants. You will partner with commercial, technical, and innovation teams to support customer projects and advance natural color applications.

The role emphasizes strong technical knowledge, creativity, and excellent communication as you build relationships across the food industry and provide