Application Scientist

About the role

If you are passionate about food science, enjoy solving complex challenges, and thrive in a role where you can directly influence customer success, this opportunity offers a dynamic and rewarding path. You will work closely with customers to understand their goals, define success, and develop tailored color solutions that bring their products to life. This role is highly interactive and includes regular onsite collaboration in laboratory settings as well as travel to customer locations for presentations and project support.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with customers to identify project goals, define success, and deliver tailored color solutions
• Develop and apply natural and synthetic color formulations for a variety of food products
• Conduct stability testing and analyze results to improve color performance in different conditions
• Present solutions, lead training sessions, and communicate technical insights to customers and internal teams
• Collaborate with commercial, innovation, and quality teams to support product development and continuous improvement
• Evaluate new raw materials and emerging color technologies for potential use in food applications
• Support customer visits, both in laboratory environments and at external sites, to guide projects and build relationships

Requirements

• A degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or food science, with advanced study preferred
• Experience in technical service, product development, or food ingredient applications
• Strong communication skills with confidence in presenting to customers and cross functional teams
• The ability to analyze data, interpret results, and develop creative, practical solutions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight timelines
• Knowledge of food color systems and how they perform in different product environments
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to travel for customer and team engagement

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for food science and a commitment to excellence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

• Technical writing and presentation skills
• Project management and time management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

At Sensient, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. This includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee assistance programs

Pay

The pay range for this position is $. Pay within the range is based on several factors, including education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be expected to work at St. Louis, MO and must reside in the area or be willing to commute.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee assistance programs

Relocation

We are unable to offer relocation assistance.

Third Party Agency

Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.