Ingredion
food science
AnalyticalScientist,ApplicationsandDevelopment,CustomizedSolutions,US/CAN
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“Analytical Scientist, Applications and Development, Customized Solutions, US/CAN at Ingredion. Skills: analytical initiatives, analytical support, testing methods development, testing methods validation, HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, wet chemistry. lead analytical initiatives. overseeing research experiments”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems promptly to prevent project delays
Occasional domestic travel may be required, Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in chemistry or food science (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of experience, or PhD with 1–3 years of experience, background in analytical science, with the ability to develop testing methods and optimize systems to meet customer needs, Hands-on experience in analytical laboratories, including operations of HPLC, GC, FTIR/NIR, and UV-Vis instrumentation, written and verbal communication able to communicate effectively across functional lines and organizational levels, Experience with statistical analysis and design of experiments
Nice to Have
Experience and knowledge in hydrocolloids and customized solutions is preferred, Understanding of rheology with experience with particle size analyzers, rheometers, texture analyzers, and RVA is highly desirable
What You'll Do.
lead analytical initiatives
overseeing research experiments
ensuring data integrity
providing analytical support for new solutions
raw material qualifications
and manufacturing processes
Build analytical capability to support microdosed customized solutions and hydrocolloid ingredients
Interpret and report analytical data to support formulation development
and product specification/release
and execute analytical testing methods for new systems and perform routine and non-routine testing
Lead the raw material qualification for hydrocolloids and customized solutions
Provide support for contract manufacturing and testing facilities
Identify and address capability gaps in knowledge
Author and review technical documents
Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems promptly
Supervise lab technicians
Maintain and calibrate all analytical equipment
coordinate with external vendors for repairs
and service contracts
Work independently on long-term project assignments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing; contribute to team-based solutions
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication; communicate effectively across functional lines and organizational levels
Process & Methodology
long-term project assignments
Full Job Description
About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Workplace type: On Site (with flexibility to work from home on Fridays) As a **Senior** **Analytical Scientist** , you will lead analytical initiatives, overseeing research experiments, ensuring data integrity, and providing analytical support for new solutions, raw material qualifications, and manufacturing processes. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Application and development, Customized solutions US/CAN ** _What you will do:_** * Build analytical capability to support microdosed customized solutions and hydrocolloid ingredients. * Interpret and report analytical data to support formulation development, stability studies, and product specification/release. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to support fast-track commercialization projects by developing new testing methods and specification. * Develop, validate, and execute analytical testing methods for new systems and perform routine and non-routine testing using techniques such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, and wet chemistry. * Lead the raw material qualification for hydrocolloids and customized solutions. * Provide support for contract manufacturing and testing facilities. * Identify and address capability gaps in knowledge, equipment, and facilities; work with management to resolve these gaps. * Author and review technical documents including meth
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