Dairy Ingredients Application Scientist

Davita Inc.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Dairy Ingredient Application Scientist, where you'll support innovative solutions in dairy ingredients, implementing advanced analytical methods and collaborating closely with teams. The role offers a chance to influence the future of biosolutions, with a dedicated team of passionate professionals.

Benefits

401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus 12 holidays

Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

Healthcare savings account option

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Benefits begin on first day

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD with 3+ years of experience in relevant fields.
• Proficient in analytical methods including HPLC.
• Experience in optimizing laboratory workflows.

Responsibilities

• Implement analytical methods (HPLC, ion chromatography).
• Conduct laboratory experiments for dairy ingredient development.
• Support technical sales and interact with customers.

Skills

Analytical method development

Chromatography

Technical communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, or Chemistry

PhD in a scientific discipline

Job description

Are you ready fora new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Dairy Ingredient Application Scientist
We are creating a dedicated Dairy Ingredient Team, building on our experience in Enzymes and Dairy. To support this initiative, we are seeking a qualified candidate for a permanent position.

The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, total nitrogen analysis, degree of hydrolysis, and other techniques), conducting laboratory experiments, and supporting our biosolutions portfolio (including cultures and enzymes) both at customer sites and within our facilities. Additionally, the candidate will contribute to the development of innovative solutions for dairy ingredients, such as those used in infant milk formula and sports nutrition. Close collaboration with our counterparts in Denmark and the R&D team will be essential to success in this role.

Welcome to the Applied R&D Cheese, Phage & Dairy Ingredient Team
You will be part of a department of 60 competent and passionate colleagues of scientists and laboratory technicians. Dairy is at the core of our strategy. The Team plays a critical role creating value for customers by combining the best enzymes, the best cultures and the appropriate Customer Dairy process adjustments.

In This Role You'll Make An Impact By:

• Supporting the implementation of different biochemical methods e.g. HPLC, ion chromatography and microfluidic electrophoresis technology (LabChip).

• Planning, executing, and reporting on trials conducted at customer plants or within our own facilities.

• Interacting with Sales teams

• Providing the technical support (sales and customers) for Dairy Ingredients

• Collaborating closely with all colleagues in the Team

• Preparing clear and concise technical reports to document findings and recommendations.

• Formulating strategies for the future in relation to your focus area

• Collaborating closely with Global Marketing & Business Development to develop, document existing concepts/solutions on the technical side

Potentially relevant experience:

• Master's degree (with 3+ years of experience) or PhD in a scientific discipline such as Food Science, Biochemistry, or Chemistry

• Proven experience in analytical and chromatography method development

• Proficient in optimizing, troubleshooting, and developing laboratory methods and workflows

• Entrepreneurial mindset

• Technical communications in English (written form and oral)

• Flexible, positive, and collaborative attitude with a strong ability to work in teams

• Quality oriented with a structured way of working

• Multitasking skills

• Resilient and resourceful with a proactive problem-solving attitude

• Open-minded and willing to travel to visit customers and external partners when needed

Location: West Allis (Milwaukee), WI (On-Site)

Application deadline: July 15th, 2025

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

• Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

• Healthcare savings account option

• Employee assistance program

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Wellness program

• All benefits begin on your first day

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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