Senior Scientist, R&D - Fibers and Texture
Company: Ingredion
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Ingredion is hiring a Senior Scientist, R&D - Fibers and
Texture to provide research and product development for fiber and
other texturizing ingredients. Responsibilities will include
identification of target compositions, technologies for the
preparation of these compositions, and expertise in the functions
and performance in context of areas such as: functional build-back
of mouthfeel in sugar-reduced products, texturizing performance for
high and low moisture products, with consideration towards
potential health-beneficial aspects. The successful candidate will
be part of a multi-disciplinary, science-based research group and
will collaborate with chemists, engineers, and business
professionals to commercialize critical food-based ingredients
across the globe.Core Responsibilities:The Senior Scientist,
R&D - Fibers and Texture will be responsible for leading the
efforts to functionalize dietary fiber product and/or valorize
relevant side streams for improved performance.--Apply chemistry,
biochemistry, and processing expertise to improve functional
dietary fiber performance or develop new fiber products.Understand
carbohydrate ingredient related process side streams and explore
opportunities for valorization.Improvement/modification of existing
fiber production lines to functionalize products to meet customer
needs.Understand and explore the interaction and synergistic
effects of fiber with other components in food matrix.Work with
cross-functional teams to identify and prototype compositions from
concept to commercializationUse of scientific methods and validated
data to guide investigationsWork in a safe manner in all aspects of
the work environment such as laboratory and office settings.Record
and document all stages of R&D work, operate within Knowledge
Management and Laboratory Information Management Systems
(LIMS).Prepare reports and presentations.--Qualified candidates
will have:----Ph.D./M.S. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or
related field with 5 to 8 years of relevant industry experience
(10+ for M.S.) with applied knowledge in plant-based carbohydrate
polymer processing, development, commercialization.Experience with
ingredient development of dietary fiber as functional
ingredient.Experience with carbohydrate ingredient (dietary fiber)
process development optimization is desired. Experience with
building strong cross-functional relationships to process
engineering is a plus.Experience in the function
requirements/formulation attributes for different food/beverage
categories is preferred.Excellent verbal and written communication
skills, with the ability to convey information to internal and
external customers (both domestic and international) in a clear,
focused, and concise manner.Ability to drive for results and work
within appropriate guardrails and time/resource constraints.
Ability to anticipate needs and advance projects and
workflows.Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop
teamsProficiency in use of IT tools for communication (e.g. MS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and familiarity with
data collection/analysis (e.g. instrumentation software, MiniTab,
etc.)--Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with
disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant
requires an accommodation during the application process or through
the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the
job applicant's accommodation needs.#LI-JG1We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion
seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment
and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination
based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or
disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation,
veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any
other classification protected by law ("protected
classifications"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining
a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and
respect.Relocation Available:Yes, Within Country--
Keywords: Ingredion, Plainfield , Senior Scientist, R&D - Fibers and Texture, IT / Software / Systems , Bridgewater, New Jersey
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