R&D Scientist: Chemical & Physical Transformation

Socket.dev; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

401K with company match

Life insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

Identity Theft protection

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine

Job summary

Tate & Lyle is seeking a Scientist – Chemical & Physical Transformation to provide advanced technical expertise in R&D projects, focusing on product development and process improvement. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, safety, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to contribute to patents and presentations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in chemistry or a related field, with hands-on experience in food ingredient transformations and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; may be working towards a professional qualification.
• Hands-on experience in organic chemical transformations for food ingredients (e.g. starch modification, sweetener development, hydrocolloid characterization).
• Knowledge of product/process development in food & beverage industries.
• Ability to convey technical information to audiences within and across teams.
• Primarily focuses on providing support to the team.
• Able to work under general supervision with some guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and execution of experiments for new product development and process research.
• Support data analysis and summarize findings for reports to senior colleagues and project leaders.
• Maintain research equipment and ensure experiments are safe and compliant with guidelines.
• Document all research activities with data integrity and proper records.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss progress and collaborate on solutions.
• Prepare materials for presentations and communicate research outcomes within the team.
• Contribute to IP development via patents, publications, and technical presentations.

Skills

Organic transformations

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MS/PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Tate & Lyle is seeking a Scientist – Chemical & Physical Transformation to provide advanced technical expertise in R&D projects, focusing on product development and process improvement. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, safety, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to contribute to patents and presentations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in chemistry or a related field, with hands-on experience in food ingredient transformations and strong