Food Innovation & Applications Scientist

KENT WORLDWIDE; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT WORLDWIDE, operating as Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine, Iowa, is looking for an Applications Scientist to join their Technical Solutions team. In this on-site position, you will provide technical support, collaborate with commercial teams, and conduct laboratory experiments to develop food, nutraceutical, and personal care applications.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific field and 3-5 years of industry experience. This role requires strong communication skills, laboratory expertise, and a passion for innovation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience required.
• Experience in a customer-facing technical consultation role preferred.
• Strong laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and application support through customer meetings.
• Collaborate with commercial teams and external partners.
• Design and conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate ingredient performance.

Skills

Technical consultation

Food chemistry knowledge

Analytical techniques

Formulation science

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

Job description

KENT WORLDWIDE, operating as Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine, Iowa, is looking for an Applications Scientist to join their Technical Solutions team. In this on-site position, you will provide technical support, collaborate with commercial teams, and conduct laboratory experiments to develop food, nutraceutical, and personal care applications.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific field and 3-5 years of industry experience. This role requires strong communication skills, laboratory expertise, and a passion for innovation.