Senior Scientist – Natural Products & Analytical Chemistry
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
SENIOR SCIENTIST - Natual Products & Analytical Chemistry
A global food company
Location: Chicago IL USA
The Senior Scientist - Natual Products & Analytical Chemistry will identify characterize and optimize natural ingrefients for use in taste modulator development. This role involves applying advanced analytical techniques such as LC-MS and GC-MS to support ingredient discovery flavor characterization and product development. The position will collaborate closely with cross-functional temas including Flavorists R&D and Quality to deliver to innovate and science-based solutions for enhancing food taste profiles.
Job Responsibilities
- Conducts research to identify and characterize natural ingredients relevant to taste modulation (umami kokumi salt reduction bitterness masking sweetness enhancement etc.)
- Applies advanced analytical methods (LC-MS GC-MS NMR etc) for profiling quantification and identification of key flavor-active compounds.
- Supports flavor development teams by providing analytical insights on raw materials intermediates and finished flavor systems.
- Develops and validates analytical methods to ensure accuracy and reproducibility of results.
- Collaborates with regulatory quality assurance and applications teams to ensure compliance with food safety labeling and global standards.
- Prepares technical reports data summaries and presentations to internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Maintains laboratory instruments ensuring proper calibration maintenance and documentation of analytical procedures.
- Stays current with scientific literature ingredient technologies and analytical innovations relevant to natural flavor chemistry and modulators.
- Performs other related duties assigned.
Qualifications
- Masters degree or Ph.D. in Food Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry or related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in analytical chemistry applied to food natural products or flavors.
- Hands-on expertise with LC-MS GC-MS and other advanced analytical instrumentation.
- Strong background in natural product chemistry flavor-active compound identification or related research.
- Experience working in flavor fragrance food or biotechnology industries preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of analytical chemistry principles and instrumental methods (LC-MS GC-MS NMR etc.)
- Strong ability to interpret complex analytical data and translate findings into actionable insights for product development.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with creativity in exploring natural ingredient solutions.
- Effective communication and presentation skills for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional temas including flavorists application scientitst and regulatory tems.
- Proficiency with scientific softwarre for data analysis reporting and instrument control.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced research and development environment.
Application
Sarka LLORENS辛莎
Recruitment Partner - Asia - R&D
M:Email:
Schedule a call via this link: No: 17S8637 Reg No: R1329451
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Protein Purification
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
About Company
Affinity is a unique and bespoke talent search agency specialized in Food Technology, Innovation and Nutrition Science. Headquartered in Singapore with a global footprint.
