Senior Application Scientist - Proteins

Roquette • Geneva, IL

2d • $120,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Roquette is seeking a Sr. Protein Applications Scientist to join their Customer Technical Service team. This role serves as a technical leader responsible for driving advanced protein-containing application development, shaping long-term innovation strategies, and guiding customer-centric technical solutions. The position integrates deep scientific expertise, strong business acumen, and technical leadership to influence ingredient strategy, expand application capabilities, and mentor the broader technical organization. This position is located in Geneva, IL, at Roquette's US headquarters.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Masters degree in Food Science or related discipline, or more extensive practical experience in food production and/or consumer packaged food product development with demonstrated scientific capability.
• Minimum of 10-15 years experience in food applications and/or food product development.
• Experience fortifying foodstuffs with protein, preferably plant-based protein.
• Depth in at least one of the following application categories: Specialty Nutrition Beverage (RTD/RTM), Nutrient Dense Snacking/Baking.
• The employee is required to speak or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; work in hot, cold and loud environments.

Nice To Haves

• Additional breadth across one or more of the following categories: Alternative Dairy, Specialty Nutrition Bars, Confectionary.
• B to B ingredient company experience, as well as consumer packaged goods product development exposure.
• People leadership experience and be open to managing 1-3 applications scientists should the organization require it.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced ingredient, formulation, and process solutions to support customer needs and highlight ingredient functionality and benefits.
• Provide scientific evidence and structure–function guidance to inform ingredient positioning and product development strategies.
• Lead and coordinate complex application studies—from new ingredient innovation to range extensions.
• Generate new product concepts, process improvements, and application innovations.
• Maintain expertise in market, consumer, and category trends to inform strategic development.
• Represent the organization as a senior technical expert at customer sites, corporate events, professional forums, and trade shows.
• Support and sometimes lead customer trials—including those with high technical complexity—across internal, customer, or third‑party facilities.
• Provide high‑level troubleshooting and scientifically supported recommendations for customer challenges.
• Serve as a senior collaborator with business teams, developing strong internal and external partnerships.
• Coach, mentor, and technically develop members of the application and customer technical service community.
• Provide training for customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders; influence organizational capability growth.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits
• 6.2% company retirement contribution
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• 12 annual paid company holidays
• 12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave
• Up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non-birthing parents
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program for select roles
• Annual wellness benefit
• Wellness centered programs focused on your health needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior