Job Title: Sr. R&D Food Scientist

Job Description

The Sr. Food Scientist - R&D will lead and execute research projects focused on dairy-based ingredients, enzyme hydrolysis, and flavor formulation. This position requires a strong scientific foundation in food science, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or a related field, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive innovation and process. In addition, this role is responsible for designing and conducting experiments, performing instrumental and analytical testing, interpreting data, and supporting product development initiatives for scale-up and commercialization. While not a managerial position, the Sr. Scientist will oversee one direct report, the R&D Lab Assistant, ensuring efficient laboratory operations and experimental support improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute research projects focused on dairy-based ingredients, enzyme hydrolysis, and flavor formulation.
• Design and conduct experiments, performing instrumental and analytical testing.
• Interpret data and support product development initiatives for scale-up and commercialization.
• Oversee the R&D Lab Assistant, ensuring efficient laboratory operations and experimental support.
• Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Strong foundation in food science, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a related field.
• Extensive experience in biotechnology, enzyme hydrolysis, or food science.
• Proficient in developing and optimizing analytical testing methods.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Master’s or Ph.D. is a plus but not required.
• Experience with spray drying is a plus but not mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with analytical testing methods is preferred.

Work Environment

The company promotes from within and is experiencing growth with expanding product lines. A new laboratory is planned for construction across the street in the future. The work environment encourages collaboration and offers opportunities for professional development.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Racine,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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