Senior Scientist, Ingredient Quality & Analytical Science
Core
Senior Scientist leading ingredient quality investigations, method development, and analytical strategy for a global beverage portfolio using advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry.
Role type
Senior IC analytical scientist (ingredient quality)
Builds
Defensible ingredient quality assessments, validated analytical methods, and actionable risk mitigation strategies
Domain
Food & Beverage / Analytical Chemistry
Required skills
LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, HRMS, method development and validation, unknown compound identification, contaminant analysis, chemical fingerprinting, data analytics, root-cause analysis, GLP/ISO 17025 compliance
Preferred skills
Master's or Ph.D., food/beverage/flavor industry experience, supplier qualification, cross-functional project leadership
Technologies
LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, HRMS, LC-QTOF, spectral libraries, data visualization tools
Responsibilities
Design and execute targeted/non-targeted studies to characterize ingredients and identify contaminants; lead complex investigations of out-of-specification results and authenticity concerns; develop, validate, and implement analytical methods; mentor laboratory colleagues and lead capability development projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with influence
