Sr Food Scientist

Sr. Food Scientist

Research & Development:

• Design and execute laboratory experiments, including enzyme hypothesis, testing, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Formulate and optimize food ingredient products using dairy materials, enzymes, flavor compounds, and other functional ingredients.
• Develop and refine analytical methods to assess product stability, functionality, and quality attributes.
• Create nutritional labeling, product specification development, and basic food regulations.
• Investigate new technologies and process improvements related to enzyme hydrolysis, spray drying, and food ingredient functionality.

Technical Leadership & Support:

• Provide technical expertise in dairy ingredient applications and analytical methodologies.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including batch sheets, test results, graphs, and project closure reports.
• Participate in sensory evaluations to assess flavor, texture, and overall product performance.
• Stay informed about emerging trends, scientific advancements, and regulatory changes in food science and biotechnology.

Supervision & Lab Management:

• Oversee and mentor the R&D Lab Assistant, ensuring laboratory tasks are completed efficiently.
• Maintain an organized and well-documented lab environment, including inventory management and equipment calibration.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and regulatory guidelines, including FDA, FSMA, and GFSI standards.

Education:

• Bachelors in Food Science, Dairy Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field. Master's or Ph. D is a plus but not required.
• Extensive experience in biotechnology, enzyme hydrolysis, or food science is required; experience with spray drying is a plus but not mandatory.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Competitive wages, including participation in bonus programs for all team members

Shift premiums on 2nd & 3rd shifts

Great benefits from health, dental and vision to 401(k) with match, tuition assistance and so much more!

Company paid STD/LTD/life insurance

Generous PTO plan and paid holidays (up to 13 days PTO and 9 holidays your first year!)

Uniforms provided and annual safety shoe & glasses programs

Opportunities to grow with and in the company

127 years of history!

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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