CPS Inc
Senior Application / Technical Service Scientist
CPS Inc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Application / Technical Service Scientist
Senior Application / Technical Service ScientistThe duties and responsibilities of the Senior Application / Technical Service Scientist will include:Help build the organization’s technical understanding relating ingredient functionality to performance in food and beverage applications / productsWorking cross-functionally with internal and external product development teams to support business development efforts by identifying and conducting studies which demonstrate ingredient utility in high-potential applicationsUnderstand interaction(s) of the ingredient in food matrices with other functional ingredientsIndependently execute tasks including the development of new product applications, characterizing ingredients, and relating those measurements to application performanceMaintain a high level of awareness of technical trends and developments in the food and CPG industriesWorking well in teams to develop new technology and product applications you’d never achieve on your ownConduct bench-top work as well as coordinate the work of external resources, and analyze, summarize, and present insights that enable business growthProvide accurate, clear, and concise communication and reports on R&D activitiesJob Requirements
The ideal Scientist will have a broad understanding of several food and beverage applications, including functional / nutritional beverages, dairy, extruded snacks, cereals, sauces, and dressings. Experience in conventional as well as plant-based or “alternative” products is desired. Previous experience supporting the sale of ingredients with applications expertise and/or technical service is also desired. A strong external network of third parties that can complement internal capability would additionally be valued.The Senior Application / Technical Service Scientist would be expected to have a strong background in food science with exposure to ingredient science, protein chemistry, as well as experience in laboratory techniques involving the physical characterization of foods and ingredients. The Scientist will work closely with third parties, in addition to hands-on application work, to develop and support ingredient sales. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as experience in managing multiple projects in parallel, are also important for this role. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Ingredient Development.Requirements:BS/PhD Food Science or related and 5+ years’ experience from supplier / ingredient companyExperience leveraging ingredients in
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food and beverage applicationsExpertise with a range of analytical techniques relevant for food scienceExperience working with third parties to generate meaningful product applications and business insightsInterest in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and willingness to brainstorm on topics outside your area of researchExcellent communication, presentation, and organizational skillsPersonal Qualifications:Comfortable working in a startup environment, entrepreneurial mindset, and enthusiasm for innovation and business impactEmphasis on personal transparency and accountabilitySelf-motivated with the ability to work independently & with a teamAbility to manage workflow for multiple projects and tasksDetail-oriented, organized, and capacity to meet deadlinesAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across organizational functionsExhibit a strong sense of professional and personal integrityInherent curiosity and creativity in solving problems to understand how things workAbility to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive informationVersatility, flexibility, and willingness to work enthusiastically within changing priorities
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Senior Application / Technical Service ScientistThe duties and responsibilities of the Senior Application / Technical Service Scientist will include:Help build the organization’s technical understanding relating ingredient functionality to performance in food and beverage applications / productsWorking cross-functionally with internal and external product development teams to support business development efforts by identifying and conducting studies which demonstrate ingredient utility in high-potential applicationsUnderstand interaction(s) of the ingredient in food matrices with other functional ingredientsIndependently execute tasks including the development of new product applications, characterizing ingredients, and relating those measurements to application performanceMaintain a high level of awareness of technical trends and developments in the food and CPG industriesWorking well in teams to develop new technology and product applications you’d never achieve on your ownConduct bench-top work as well as coordinate the work of external resources, and analyze, summarize, and present insights that enable business growthProvide accurate, clear, and concise communication and reports on R&D activitiesJob Requirements
The ideal Scientist will have a broad understanding of several food and beverage applications, including functional / nutritional beverages, dairy, extruded snacks, cereals, sauces, and dressings. Experience in conventional as well as plant-based or “alternative” products is desired. Previous experience supporting the sale of ingredients with applications expertise and/or technical service is also desired. A strong external network of third parties that can complement internal capability would additionally be valued.The Senior Application / Technical Service Scientist would be expected to have a strong background in food science with exposure to ingredient science, protein chemistry, as well as experience in laboratory techniques involving the physical characterization of foods and ingredients. The Scientist will work closely with third parties, in addition to hands-on application work, to develop and support ingredient sales. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as experience in managing multiple projects in parallel, are also important for this role. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Ingredient Development.Requirements:BS/PhD Food Science or related and 5+ years’ experience from supplier / ingredient companyExperience leveraging ingredients in
diverse
food and beverage applicationsExpertise with a range of analytical techniques relevant for food scienceExperience working with third parties to generate meaningful product applications and business insightsInterest in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and willingness to brainstorm on topics outside your area of researchExcellent communication, presentation, and organizational skillsPersonal Qualifications:Comfortable working in a startup environment, entrepreneurial mindset, and enthusiasm for innovation and business impactEmphasis on personal transparency and accountabilitySelf-motivated with the ability to work independently & with a teamAbility to manage workflow for multiple projects and tasksDetail-oriented, organized, and capacity to meet deadlinesAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across organizational functionsExhibit a strong sense of professional and personal integrityInherent curiosity and creativity in solving problems to understand how things workAbility to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive informationVersatility, flexibility, and willingness to work enthusiastically within changing priorities
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