Application Scientist
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Job Location:
Atchison, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Application Scientist is responsible for the development optimization and commercialization of food and beverage applications utilizing the companys ingredient portfolio. This role supports customer innovation internal product development and commercialization across cereals and snacks coating systems bakery products and beverage applications. The position requires strong technical knowledge project management capability and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable market-ready solutions aligned with business objectives.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Product Development & Technical Execution
Develop prototype formulations and finished applications using plant proteins starches fibers and specialty ingredients.
Design and optimize nutritional base systems for bars snacks cereals and functional foods.
Develop and improve coating systems to enhance adhesion texture oil reduction and sensory performance.
Formulate bakery applications including breads cookies crackers and sweet baked goods with improved nutrition and functionality.
Create beverage applications such as protein beverages powdered drink mixes and functional drinks.
Conduct bench-top pilot-plant and commercial-scale trials to ensure manufacturability and consistency.
Perform sensory stability and shelf-life evaluations; document results in technical reports.
Customer & Commercial Support
Partner with Sales and Marketing to translate customer briefs into scalable product concepts.
Provide technical support troubleshooting and formulation guidance to customers.
Support plant trials commercialization activities and technical documentation.
Participate in customer meetings demonstrations and innovation sessions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance
Collaborate with Quality Regulatory Operations and Procurement to ensure compliance and successful scale-up.
Maintain accurate documentation formulations and project records in accordance with company procedures.
Support continuous improvement and innovation pipeline initiatives.
Remain current on industry trends including plant-based nutrition high-protein keto and reduced-carbohydrate formulations.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Bachelors degree in Food Science Food Engineering or related discipline required. Masters degree preferred.
Minimum 38 years of experience in food applications R&D or product development.
Experience in extrusion bakery systems coating technologies or beverage formulation preferred.
Experience supporting commercialization and plant-scale production strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of ingredient functionality (proteins starches fibers hydrocolloids).
Demonstrated formulation capability across snacks bakery coatings and beverages.
Knowledge of nutrition targets labeling considerations and regulatory fundamentals.
Ability to manage multiple technical projects with strong problem-solving skills.
Effective written verbal and presentation communication skills.
Proficiency with standard laboratory pilot-plant and documentation systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Includes frequently used office equipment computer software programs manuals books or other written resources hand tools power tools two-way radios and other tools/equipment/resources; Includes use of sanitation equipment and lab/field equipment; Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook SAP copier/printer. Office Equipment: Computer Copier Fax machine two-way radio. Ability to work in laboratory pilot-plant and manufacturing environments. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods during trials. Occasional exposure to food allergens and production equipment with appropriate PPE. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski Talent Manager @
If the above speaks to you were excited to learn more about you! At MGP we know that our people are our greatest strength. At Lawrenceburg we are extremely focused on our 2026 Safety initiative and we hope you want to be a part of that.With different perspectives and unique ways of thinking our employees are as varied as our products. We believe that inclusivity strengthens the organization and champions a company culture that is evolving to reflect all of us. Culture results from our behaviors our personal commitment our curiosity how we collaborate and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and expect others to do the same. Each of us can make a difference by fostering thinking and actions that empower us to connect belong and grow together. MGP offers exceptional medical dental vision short- and long-term disability life insurance 401(k) Match and PTO. All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test
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About Company
MGP is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Our Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP’s own Branded Spirits business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of ... View more
