Research Scientist - Delivery Systems (Flavors and Ingredients)

Givaudan; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Family leave

401k matching

Job summary

Givaudan in Cincinnati is seeking a Research Specialist to identify delivery systems and lead research projects in collaboration with customers. This onsite role focuses on turning products into multisensory experiences and advancing spray-drying and fluid bed processing for food applications.

You will manage projects, analyze samples, and report results while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive innovations and quality. Competitive salary and bonus apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or related.
• Experience in defining and conducting research projects and presenting results.
• Experience with Innovative Drying Technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify technical gaps and develop research to provide solutions.
• Support ideation and define research proposals and approaches.
• Manage projects aligning with core research directives.
• Improve existing projects, systems and techniques for efficiency.
• Analyze delivery system samples and raw materials.
• Report, present, and communicate proposals and results.

Skills

Technical research

Project management

Data analysis

Spray-drying

Fluid bed processing

Food chemistry

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Food Science

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
There's more than one way to deliver great flavor, visual impact, and mouthfeel to food or beverage applications. Delivery systems are the missing link to creating just the right flavor impact and functionality in any food or wellness experience. Answering the needs of conscious consumers, delivery systems also support more responsible products by reducing packaging and waste and extending shelf life. At Givaudan, our longstanding expertise in delivery systems has led to a range of proven solutions.
Reporting to a Research Manager, this onsite Cincinnati-based role supports identifying the right delivery system and solution as a part of our co-creation process with customers. You will turn products into multisensory food experiences that go beyond great taste.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify technical gaps, develop and execute research to provide solutions
• Ideation and support in brainstorming new concepts, technical approaches and defining research proposals.
• Manage projects to support core research directives.
• Understand and improve existing projects, systems and techniques to optimize group efficiency.
• Analyze and evaluation of experimental and production delivery system samples and related raw materials.
• Reporting, presenting, and communication of proposals and results.

Technical Skills

• Possess knowledge of methods and scientific processes
• Independently plan and executes technical projects
• Creative and innovative thinking skills to research problems and projects
• Understanding of business case development for capital planning
• Knowledge of food and flavor samples and its chemistry
• Contribute to the translation of technical reports on complex research
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of spray-drying and fluid bed processing

You?

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or related. Additional advanced degree helpful
• 5+ Years experience in Research and Analysis within Food and Beverage industry or parallel.
• Experience in defining and conducting research projects, project management, and presentation thereof
• Experience with Innovative Drying Technology a plus

Benefits include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD/Disability Insurance, Family Leave, and a high matching 401k
The established target salary range for this position is $80,000 - 100,000k. Performance-based Annual Bonus. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications, education level and experience.
Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.