Sr Principal Scientist, R&D - Protein Chemist
Core
Senior research leader developing innovative food products leveraging functional and nutritional benefits of dairy and meat proteins.
Role type
Sr Principal Scientist, R&D - Protein Chemist
Builds
Sauces, snacks, desserts, cheese, dairy-based beverages, and meat systems
Domain
Food Science / Protein Chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
protein structure analysis, protein characterization, protein-protein interactions, protein-carbohydrate interactions, protein-lipid interactions, pilot plant trials, food formulation, patent landscape analysis, enzymatic modification knowledge, fermentation-derived protein knowledge, hybrid protein systems knowledge
Preferred skills
plant-based protein translation, industry external ecosystem management, cross-functional product development leadership
Technologies
lab instruments, analytical modeling approaches
Responsibilities
Apply protein functionality knowledge to improve food texture, stability, and performance; Lead formulation and application work using dairy and meat proteins; Partner with cross-functional teams to support product innovation from concept through commercialization; Evaluate new protein ingredients and technologies from suppliers and academic partners; Support scale-up and manufacturing by addressing protein-related processing challenges; Design and execute experiments to generate data on protein behavior under various processing and storage conditions; Prepare and file Invention Disclosure Forms and conduct patent landscape analyses
Seniority
Sr Principal, hands-on IC with strategic direction
