Color Scientist - Erlanger, KY
About The Position
The individual holding this position should have working knowledge of Color Science in Food and Beverage applications, specifically with Colors Exempt from Certification (commonly known as Natural Colors), including common knowledge of raw materials and ingredients used in their creation. Also, a general understanding of formulation trouble-shooting and stability protocol for color and finished products is expected. The areas of knowledge should include: Product Development, Broad Color Portfolio, Liquids and Liquid Blends, Dispersions, Powders and Powder Blends, Extracts and Juice Concentrates, Applications across Food and Beverage (Pet Food a plus), Commercialization from Bench-Top to Production-Scale. Prior experience with Color Development is required. The successful candidate should have strong presentation skills and the ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers. (Position may require some travel to customers.)
Requirements
- BS/MS (Science) with 5+ yrs’ color science experience; PhD with 3+ yrs’ color science experience outside of academia
- Prior experience with Color Development is required.
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Color Science in Food and Beverage applications, specifically with Colors Exempt from Certification (commonly known as Natural Colors)
- Common knowledge of raw materials and ingredients used in their creation
- General understanding of formulation trouble-shooting and stability protocol for color and finished products
- Knowledge in Product Development
- Knowledge in Broad Color Portfolio
- Knowledge in Liquids and Liquid Blends
- Knowledge in Dispersions
- Knowledge in Powders and Powder Blends
- Knowledge in Extracts and Juice Concentrates
- Knowledge in Applications across Food and Beverage (Pet Food a plus)
- Knowledge in Commercialization from Bench-Top to Production-Scale
Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing color formulations suitable for food & beverage applications
- Collaboration and cooperation with other employees, including other color scientists and product developers
- Partner with Operations and QC to successfully scaleup newly created solutions
- Executing stability protocol on color toolbox and finished products to validate stable solutions
Benefits
- Medical/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Cash balance plan
- Discounted employee stock purchasing program
- Life insurance
- Disability
- Workers’ compensation
- Legal assistance
- Identity theft protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Adoption assistance
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
