Application Scientist I

Sensient • St. Louis, MO

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Application Scientist I

If you are passionate about food science, enjoy solving complex challenges, and thrive in a role where you can directly influence customer success, this opportunity offers a dynamic and rewarding path. You will work closely with customers to understand their goals, define success, and develop tailored color solutions that bring their products to life. This role is highly interactive and includes regular onsite collaboration in laboratory settings as well as travel to customer locations for presentations and project support.

Requirements

• A degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or food science, with advanced study preferred
• Experience in technical service, product development, or food ingredient applications
• Strong communication skills with confidence in presenting to customers and cross functional teams
• Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and develop creative, practical solutions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight timelines
• Knowledge of food color systems and how they perform in different product environments
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to travel for customer and team engagement

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with customers to identify project goals, define success, and deliver tailored color solutions
• Develop and apply natural and synthetic color formulations for a variety of food products
• Conduct stability testing and analyze results to improve color performance in different conditions
• Present solutions, lead training sessions, and communicate technical insights to customers and internal teams
• Collaborate with commercial, innovation, and quality teams to support product development and continuous improvement
• Evaluate new raw materials and emerging color technologies for potential use in food applications
• Support customer visits, both in laboratory environments and at external sites, to guide projects and build relationships

Benefits

• A highly visible, customer facing role where your expertise directly shapes product outcomes
• Opportunities to work on innovative projects in natural and synthetic color development
• Exposure to global teams, customers, and evolving market trends
• A collaborative environment that values scientific insight and creative problem solving
• Professional growth through hands on experience, customer interaction, and continuous learning
• The chance to build strong industry relationships and expand your technical expertise
• comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees