Senior/Principal Separation Scientist

David Protein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity options

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Gym expenses coverage

Substantial PTO

Job summary

Epogee is seeking a Principal Separation Scientist to join our analytical team, focusing on HPLC and GC method development and execution in support of R&D discovery workstreams.

You will be the analytical “source of truth” to provide objective data to multiple simultaneous workstreams, with judgment on rigor and AI-assisted data analysis. This is a hands‑on role reporting to the Director of R&D and collaborating with a small, cross‑functional team in NY.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on HPLC and GC experience, ideally in food, lipid, or pharma chemistry.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot instrumentation and methods.
• Strong judgment on matching analytical rigor to project stage and business need.
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation habits.
• Experience with rheology and/or benchtop NMR, or willingness to cross-train.
• Experience integrating AI tools into scientific workflows.
• Enjoys hands-on lab work and growth at the bench.
• Able to work in a small cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and execute HPLC and GC/GC‑MS methods for lipid and other molecular characterization, analyte quantitation, and impurity profiling
• Support multiple discovery workstreams, coordinating closely with other team members
• Recommend analytical approaches based on project stage and business need
• Independently troubleshoot instrumentation, methods, and data anomalies
• Support method validation, gauge R&R, and documentation for regulatory submissions (EFSA, US GRAS, Health Canada)
• Continually grow your expertise by expanding into additional analytical techniques as needed, including rheology and benchtop NMR
• Maintain rigorous documentation and data integrity standards
• Partner with instrument vendors and service providers on qualification and maintenance

Skills

HPLC expertise

GC/GC-MS experience

Analytical chemistry knowledge

Troubleshooting

Documentation habits

AI tools integration

Lab teamwork

Education

MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC instrumentation

GC/GC-MS instruments

Benchtop NMR

Rheology equipment

Job description

Company:

Epogeeisafoodscienceandlipidchemistrycompanydevelopingnovelstructuredlipidsforthefoodindustry.Ourflagshipingredient,EPG®(esterifiedpropoxylatedglycerol),isapatentedfatalternativewith92%fewercaloriesthantraditionalfats.EPGcanbeusedinawidevarietyoffoodapplications(e.g.,fryingandbaking,aswellasconfectioneryandsnack applications).

Note:EpogeeisasubsidiaryofMediciBrands.DavidProteinisanotherbrandcurrentlyoperatingasasubsidiaryofMediciBrands.WhilethisrolewillbelistedthroughDavid’shiringchannels,theAssociateScientist,QualitywilloperateexclusivelywithinEpogee’sindependentteam,leadership,andmission.

About the Role

Epogee is seeking a Principal Separation Scientist to join our analytical team, with a focus on HPLC and GC method development and execution in support of R&D discovery workstreams.

You will be the analytical “source of truth” to provide objective data to multiple simultaneous workstreams. A core part of the role is judgment: knowing what level of analytical rigor a given project actually needs, and recommending methods accordingly — whether that's fast directional data or a fully validated, regulatory‑grade method. You'll also be integrating the latest AI tools to supercharge your work, from basic data analysis to supporting innovation with rapid iteration. This is a hands‑on, laboratory‑focused role for someone who wants to grow their career by deepening their technical knowledge of working with analytical equipment. You'll report to the Director of R&D, work alongside another member of the analytical team, and collaborate with scientists across the broader R&D group.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and execute HPLC and GC/GC‑MS methods for lipid and other molecular characterization, analyte quantitation, and impurity profiling
• Support multiple discovery workstreams, coordinating closely with other team members
• Recommend analytical approaches based on project stage and business need
• Independently troubleshoot instrumentation, methods, and data anomalies
• Support method validation, gauge R&R, and documentation for regulatory submissions (EFSA, US GRAS, Health Canada)
• Continually grow your expertise by expanding into additional analytical techniques as needed, including rheology and benchtop NMR
• Maintain rigorous documentation and data integrity standards
• Partner with instrument vendors and service providers on qualification and maintenance

• MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or related field
• 5+ years of hands‑on HPLC and GC experience, ideally in food, lipid, or pharma chemistry
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot instrumentation and methods
• Strong judgment on matching analytical rigor to project stage and business need — comfortable moving fast when speed matters and being exacting when the situation calls for it
• Detail‑oriented with excellent documentation habits
• Experience with rheology and/or benchtop NMR, or willingness to cross‑train
• Experience integrating AI tools into scientific or lab workflows
• Enjoys hands‑on lab work and wants to grow a career at the bench
• Comfortable working closely within a small, cross‑functional team

• This is a full‑time, in‑office role based in New York City. We work onsite five days a week- when the culture fits, it is fun to be in the office together.

• Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year, inclusive of bonus.
• Company equity options.
• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Additional perks, such as covered gym expenses.
• Substantial and required PTO.