Senior Flavor Formulation Scientist

Balchem Corporation; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation, located in Bridgeton, Missouri, is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist to develop and scale up innovative flavor products for the food and beverage market. The ideal candidate will leverage their scientific training and experience to address significant technical challenges and support both local and global strategies for product commercialization.

This role involves working cross-functionally to drive innovation, lead product testing, and deliver high-quality results while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a strong background in food science and significant hands-on experience in product formulation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience in formulation and processing of beverages, frozen desserts, or confectionary products.
• Proven track record in product formulation and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development and novelty applications in food products.
• Support commercialization efforts and translate unmet needs into actionable strategies.
• Design and conduct product testing and sensory analysis.

Skills

Product formulation

Problem solving

Data analysis

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field

Master’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Product formulation tools

Job description

Balchem Corporation, located in Bridgeton, Missouri, is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist to develop and scale up innovative flavor products for the food and beverage market. The ideal candidate will leverage their scientific training and experience to address significant technical challenges and support both local and global strategies for product commercialization.

This role involves working cross-functionally to drive innovation, lead product testing, and deliver high-quality results while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a strong background in food science and significant hands-on experience in product formulation.