Sr. Scientist, Process Innovation Engineer

Kalsec-posted 9 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Kalamazoo, MI
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The Process Innovation Engineer/Scientist will play a critical role in developing and implementing innovative delivery systems for food ingredients and innovate both within Kalsec, Inc.’s core competencies and beyond. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, optimize, and scale processes that align with the Kalsec’s strategic objectives for innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence.

  • Design and develop novel delivery systems for food ingredients to enhance stability, functionality, and performance in various applications and Collaborate with formulation scientists and other R&D teams to translate concepts into scalable processes.
  • Conduct experimental design, process optimization, and validation for new technologies and formulations.
  • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to improve efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.
  • Prepare technical documentation, including process flow diagrams, SOPs, and validation reports.
  • Providing technical expertise to the different Business Unit Directors, thereby enhancing Kalsec, Inc.’s technical reputation, while providing customers with advanced technical presentations supportive of Kalsec, Inc.’s business aims
  • Support commercialization efforts by working with manufacturing teams to scale up processes from lab to pilot and production scale.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards throughout the development process.
  • Present technical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers as needed.
  • Master’s degree in chemistry, Food Chemistry, Biochemistry or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in process development, formulation, or related roles in the food, beverage, or ingredient industry.
  • Strong understanding of food ingredient functionality, encapsulation, and delivery systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Knowledge of emulsions, encapsulation technologies, and controlled release systems.
  • Hands-on experience with Spray dryer, fluid bed dryer, microfluidizer and other homogenization techniques.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for food ingredients.
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