Senior Applications Scientist

Role Summary Sr. Protein Applications Scientist – The senior technical leader responsible for driving advanced protein-containing application development, shaping long‑term innovation strategies, and guiding customer‑centric technical solutions within the Customer Technical Service team. Location Geneva, Illinois, United States Compensation The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $120,000–$165,000. The position may also be eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation. Compensation is influenced by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Benefits Highly collaborative team environment with ample career growth opportunities. Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 6.2% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities. Generous paid time off, 12 annual paid company holidays. 12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave and up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, foster care leave) for non‑birthing parents. Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles. Annual wellness benefit and wellness‑centered programs focused on employee health. Responsibilities Strategic Application Leadership Develop advanced ingredient, formulation, and process solutions to support customer needs and highlight ingredient functionality and benefits. Provide scientific evidence and structure‑function guidance to inform ingredient positioning and product development strategies. Lead and coordinate complex application studies – from new ingredient innovation to range extensions. Innovation, IP & Technical Advancement Generate new product concepts, process improvements, and application innovations. Maintain expertise in market, consumer, and category trends to inform strategic development. Customer Engagement & Technical Support Represent the organization as a senior technical expert at customer sites, corporate events, professional forums, and trade shows. Support and sometimes lead customer trials, including those with high technical complexity, across internal, customer, or third‑party facilities. Provide high‑level troubleshooting and scientifically supported recommendations for customer challenges. Cross‑Functional & Organizational Leadership Serve as a senior collaborator with business teams, developing strong internal and external partnerships. Coach, mentor, and technically develop members of the application and customer technical service community. Provide training for customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders; influence organizational capability growth. Qualifications Education Ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Food Science or a related discipline, or extensive practical experience in food production and/or consumer packaged food product development with demonstrated scientific capability. Experience Minimum of 10–15 years in food applications and/or food product development. Experience fortifying foodstuffs with protein, preferably plant‑based protein. Depth in at least one application category: Specialty Nutrition Beverage (RTD/RTM) or Nutrient‑Dense Snacking/Baking. Preferred breadth across one or more of the following: Alternative Dairy, Specialty Nutrition Bars, Confectionary. Preferred experience in B2B ingredient company and consumer packaged goods product development. Supervisory Responsibility Technical mentor to other application team members; preferred candidate will have people‑leadership experience and be open to managing 1–3 application scientists if required. Work Environment On‑site; spends most time in an office/laboratory environment. Physical Demands Required to speak or hear, stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and work in hot, cold, and loud environments. Position Type / Hours Full‑time. Days and flexible hours of work are required to meet facility demands. Business Travel Occasional domestic/international travel; anticipated less than 10–15% of time. Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO Statement Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. AAP, EEO, Drug‑Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr