Principal Scientist, R&D – Analytical Science
Core
Leading design of experiments, root cause analysis, and kinetics studies for product quality and shelf-life testing in food systems.
Role type
Principal Scientist, R&D – Analytical Science
Builds
Competitive-edge capabilities for a wide range of leading food products
Domain
Food Engineering / Analytical Sciences
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Design of experiments (Full Factorial, Fractional Factorial, Response Surface), Statistical modeling (Minitab, SAS, R, Python, MATLAB), Kinetics fundamentals (enzymatic browning, lipid oxidation, fermentation), Data analysis (PCA, PLS, regression tree), Data visualization (Tableau), Advanced instrumentation (GC-MS, LC-MS), Multidisciplinary data integration (microbiology, chemistry, physics, sensory, omics)
Preferred skills
Food manufacturing and packaging knowledge, AI technology integration
Technologies
Minitab, SAS, R, Python, MATLAB, Tableau, GC-MS, LC-MS
Responsibilities
Design experiments for complex food systems; Apply statistical models to food kinetic data; Process and interpret data for R&D projects; Translate complex data into effective visualizations; Provide consultation and technical oversight; Supervise technical professionals in assigned areas
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
