Innovation Associate

Sensient Technologies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies seeks an Innovation Associate in the Food Color Business to join our team in St. Louis, MO. You will support research scientists with analytical, experimental, and formulation development work for color systems used in foods and beverages, under standard lab methods.

The role emphasizes data interpretation, collaboration, and rapid learning. Onsite work five days a week with comprehensive training, growth opportunities, and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science or biochemistry.
• Strong analytical skills and data interpretation ability.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and lab documentation.

Responsibilities

• Observe, calculate, record, and interpret test results.
• Assist scientists in developing key platforms and trials.
• Evaluate competitive landscape and literature.
• Attend raw material meetings and stability studies.
• Drive project work to completion and document data.
• Represent Sensient at conferences and customer presentations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Analytical techniques

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry

Job description

Sensient is growing!! The Natural Color Expansion is here!!! Are you a new or recent college graduate? If so, then come join Sensient as an Innovation Associate within our Food Color Business unit. This exciting role will be responsible for conducting analytical, experimental, investigative, and other fact-finding work using standard scientific methods and practical laboratory processes and techniques to support research scientists in the areas of food and beverage and formulation development for the Food Colors business.

What You’ll Do:

• Observe, calculate, record, and interpret results of tests. You will also analyze, construct, modify and calibrate equipment used for these teste purposes.
• Assist Innovation Scientists in the development of key platforms by performing trials, analyzing data, interpreting, and recording results of assigned projects.
• Evaluate competitive landscape, review publications, patents, and technologies.
• Attend raw material meetings and participate in raw material and application stability studies.
• Drive project work to completion in a timely manner to support business objectives. Be responsible for data entry into retorting tool.
• Represent Sensient Food Colors LLC at conferences and customer presentations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science or Biochemistry.
• Critical thinking, intense curiosity, attention-to-detail, ability to rapidly assimilate and synthesize information, and provide objective evaluations of approaches.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical techniques. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office.

What You’ll Get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week. An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
• Opportunity for growth within the Innovation Team and the Applications Team.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at our location in St Louis, MO and must reside in area or be willing to commute.

About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors:
Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.