Food Innovation & Application Scientist

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Food Innovation & Application Scientist to join our Technical Solutions group on the Innovative Solutions team in Muscatine, Iowa. In this customer-facing role, you will serve as a key technical resource, partnering with commercial teams, customers, and industry stakeholders to demonstrate the value and performance of our ingredients across food, nutraceutical, and personal care applications.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (On-site in Muscatine, Iowa)
• Up to 40% travel required (trade shows, customer visits, and technical seminars)

Benefits

• Full medical package
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Voluntary benefit plans including dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, and a legal plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• Transit spending account
• Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise through customer meetings, presentations, virtual consultations, technical reports, and troubleshooting activities. Partner closely with commercial, operations, quality, regulatory, and external teams.
• Develop and optimize formulations utilizing company ingredients to address customer needs, support innovation initiatives, and drive commercialization.
• Design, conduct, and analyze laboratory experiments to evaluate ingredient functionality and performance. Establish testing protocols and validation procedures aligned with industry standards.
• Evaluate finished product performance using analytical techniques, laboratory instrumentation, and sensory assessments. Generate technical literature, application guides, and accurate laboratory records while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Support trade shows, technical seminars, customer training programs, and product demonstrations to promote ingredient capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master of Science degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related science-based curriculum is required.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience (relevant internships or co-op assignments will be considered).

Skills

• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, organic chemistry, ingredient functionality, and formulation science.
• Extensive hands-on laboratory experience, including operating lab equipment, running analytical techniques, and maintaining safe practices.
• Exceptional customer-facing communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.