Senior R&D Scientist – Gummy Confections Leader (Onsite IN)

Catalent, Inc.; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO and 8 holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits (

Tuition Reimbursement

WellHub wellness program

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Catalent, Inc. is seeking a Senior R&D Scientist to lead new product initiatives and manage complex formulations and process parameters from concept to launch. You will collaborate across QA, production, marketing, and customers, while mentoring junior scientists and driving continuous improvement.

This is a 100% onsite role in Greendale, IN with shift from 8:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Food Science/Engineering with extensive confectionery or supplement

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in the food industry (preferably confectionery), or 5 years of experience with a Master of Science in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership in product development of supplements and confectionery products.
• Advanced mathematical skills.
• Experience in confections or supplements.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, coordinate, and implement new product initiatives for new and existing products.
• Formulate and create bench samples for internal and external presentations while maintaining awareness of plant process capabilities.
• Select and evaluate raw materials and understand their impact on product behavior.
• Acquire the right materials at the right cost for product success.
• Create nutritional and label information and interpret experimental data to solve problems and improve efficiency.
• Lead plant line trials, production start‑ups, and first production initiatives while monitoring product performance over shelf life.
• Troubleshoot and recommend modifications to existing formulas or processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost.
• Mentor junior scientists and represent the company in customer interactions.

Skills

Leadership in product dev

Advanced mathematics

Confections experience

Food industry experience

Education

BS in Food Science/Engineering

MS in Food Science/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Genesis ESHA

Job description

Catalent, Inc. is seeking a Senior R&D Scientist to lead new product initiatives and manage complex formulations and process parameters from concept to launch. You will collaborate across QA, production, marketing, and customers, while mentoring junior scientists and driving continuous improvement.

This is a 100% onsite role in Greendale, IN with shift from 8:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Food Science/Engineering with extensive confectionery or supplement