Senior Food Scientist

Overview Senior Food Scientist - Missouri (On Site, Full Time). We are partnering with a global manufacturer of food ingredients based in the Midwest. The company supplies innovative ingredient solutions to customers around the world and has built a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise, and product innovation across the food and beverage industry. As part of its continued growth, the business is looking to hire a Senior Food Scientist with hands on experience in natural colors to join its R&D team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of science and innovation. You will work closely with colleagues across R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to develop customer focused solutions, solve formulation challenges, and support new product development. Responsibilities Design and execute laboratory experiments to evaluate color performance, stability, and functionality across a range of product applications. Analyze experimental data and prepare technical reports, specifications, and supporting documentation. Collaborate with cross functional teams to support customer projects, troubleshoot formulation challenges, and transfer products from development to manufacturing. Stay current with market trends, ingredient innovations, and advancements in natural color technologies. Support scale up activities, technical presentations, and customer interactions when required. Qualifications Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline. Strong background in food product development, formulation, and R&D. Hands on laboratory experience including experimental design, stability testing, analytical techniques, and accurate record keeping. Understanding of how natural colors perform across different food and beverage matrices and processing conditions. Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements including GMP and HACCP. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to manage multiple technical projects. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to both technical and commercial audiences. This position is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Only candidates with a right to work in the United States will be considered for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr