Senior Applications Scientist
Core
Senior technical leader driving advanced protein-containing application development, shaping long-term innovation strategies, and guiding customer-centric technical solutions for plant-based ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients.
Role type
Senior IC Applications Scientist (Protein/Food Science)
Builds
Advanced ingredient, formulation, and process solutions for customer product development
Domain
Food Science / Plant-based Ingredients / Pharmaceutical Excipients
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Deep scientific expertise in food science, formulation development, process improvement, market/consumer trend analysis, high-level troubleshooting, strategic application leadership, mentoring technical teams
Preferred skills
Plant-based protein fortification experience, B2B ingredient company background, consumer packaged goods product development exposure, people leadership experience
Technologies
Laboratory equipment, formulation tools, data analysis for scientific evidence
Responsibilities
Develop advanced ingredient and formulation solutions to support customer needs; Lead and coordinate complex application studies from innovation to range extensions; Represent the organization as a senior technical expert at customer sites and trade shows; Provide high-level troubleshooting and scientifically supported recommendations for customer challenges; Coach, mentor, and technically develop members of the application and customer technical service community
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities