Applications Scientist

Vibrant Ingredients•Vista, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and an industry leader in clean label ingredients, we are a true partner. We collaborate with our customers in ways that respect people and the environment. A commitment to Purely Better™ drives our innovation team to discover new, on trend solutions. We are seeking a talented and hands-on Applications Scientist to join our Product Development team in Vista, CA. In this role, you will develop and optimize food and beverage formulations using Vibrant’s natural ingredient solutions while partnering with customers and internal teams to deliver innovative, high-performing products. This is an exciting opportunity for a scientist who enjoys both laboratory work and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
3+ years of applications, product development, or ingredient formulation experience
Knowledge of food chemistry and ingredient functionality
Strong analytical thinking and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Experience with natural, plant-based, or clean-label ingredients
Exposure to customer-facing technical support
Manufacturing or ingredient solutions background

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize formulations across food and beverage applications
Conduct product testing, stability studies, and sensory evaluations
Provide technical support to customers and internal commercial teams
Troubleshoot ingredient functionality and processing challenges
Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations
Stay current on clean-label trends, ingredient innovations, and industry developments
Support product launches and continuous improvement initiatives