Food Scientist

ICL Specialty Products Inc
Webster Groves, MO, US
$80K-$160K a year
Full-time

Job Description

As the Food Scientist, you'll drive innovation by transforming customer needs, industry trends, and R&D breakthroughs into cutting-edge applications across dairy, non-dairy, and beverages.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?

  • Lead the technical development of new product applications in dairy, non-dairy and beverage applications
  • Identify trends and customer needs in alternative protein sources for opportunity assessment
  • Conduct testing and analysis to assess functional and organoleptic properties of products
  • Develop new product formulations
  • Collaborate with the Commercial Team and ICL Front End Innovation on customer applications
  • Conduct regular customer visits and provide training
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans
  • Manage project deliverables, scope, and change control; escalate issues when necessary
  • Monitoring project progress and performance

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

  • MSc in Food Science / Technology preferred
  • 3 + years of relevant experience in ingredients and / or consumer goods focused on plant-based ingredient applications for the dairy alternative market preferred
  • Expertise in food testing, processes, sensory evaluation, and chemistry of food products.
  • Strong documentation, organization, and time management skills
  • Strong documentation, organization, and time management abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Salary Range : $80,000 - $160,000

Annual Bonus Target : 7% - 12%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You Covered

ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially.

The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include :

  • Competitive base pay and performance bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly the first of the month after hire
  • Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
  • Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
  • Generous Leave and FMLA policies
  • Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)
  • 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more
  • 30+ days ago
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