Flavor Scientist

Kemin is seeking an innovative and commercially minded scientist to drive the development of next-generation palatant technologies and ingredient solutions for the pet food industry. This role will lead the design execution and interpretation of scientific experiments that support product innovation commercialization scale-up and continuous improvement while identifying emerging technologies and new opportunities to expand Kemins innovation capabilities. The ideal candidate is a curious proactive and collaborative technical professional who combines strong scientific expertise with a commercial-first mindset.

They will translate customer and market needs into differentiated technical solutions work effectively across Marketing Sales Operations Regulatory Quality suppliers and customers and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Success in this role requires comfort with ambiguity a willingness to challenge conventional thinking calculated risk-taking and the ability to adapt quickly as business priorities evolve.

This is an onsite-based position in the US.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people pets and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals safeguard the planets natural resources and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries including human and animal health and nutrition pet food aquaculture nutraceutical food technologies crop technologies textiles biofuels and animal vaccines.

We employ 3500 global employees and operations in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium Brazil China Egypt India Italy San Marino Singapore South Africa and the United States.

As a valued member of our team youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial physical and professional well-being:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary uncapped bonus opportunities a 401k match program and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family access to an on-site fitness center a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms offering thousands of training resources both live and online and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity and local community initiatives.

• Develop and evaluate next-generation palatant technologies using a wide range of scientific tools analytical techniques and creative problem-solving approaches.
• Design execute and interpret experiments to support product innovation and commercialization.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing Sales Operations Regulatory and Quality teams to accelerate innovation.
• Engage proactively with suppliers and customers to identify unmet needs and translate market insights into technical solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to expand our innovation toolbox beyond existing capabilities.
• Support product scale-up commercialization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate project progress technical findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the development of intellectual property scientific publications and customer-facing technical presentations.

• M.S (with at least 3 years of industry experience) or Ph.D. in Food Science Chemistry Biochemistry Animal Science Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong background in Flavor Chemistry
• Experience leveraging statistical software packages (such as JMP XLSTAT SIMCA Minitab) to generate actionable insights through ANOVA Regression Multivariate Data Analysis-PCA Cluster Analysis Factor Analysis and OPLS-DA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color creed/religion national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status (where applicable) sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions age (40) disability (including the use of a service animal) genetic information marital status familial or caregiver status military or veteran status status as a victim of domestic violence reproductive health decisionmaking and any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email .

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employmentrequirementsmay be necessarybased onposition.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.

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