PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST

Company: Catalyst Innovative Solutions
Location: Springfield
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Scientist

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Job Category: R&D
Location: Springfield, MO
Experience Required: 8 years
Applications Accepted By: Catalyst Innovative Solutions
Subject Line: Principal Scientist - Springfield, MO
Job Description
General Purpose: Responsible for the development of co-dried and dry blended dairy/dairy flavors for food and dairy industries from concept/opportunity through commercialization. This person will be relied upon as an expert related to co-drying and dry blending including dairy science research, innovation, development, and applications.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Research dairy science, food science, and equipment for innovating new technologies and developing intellectual property (IP).
  
• Develop new wet and dry dairy systems, dairy flavors, dairy emulsions, and solutions using available ingredient options and manufacturing capabilities.
  
• Utilize drying and dry blending capabilities to enhance the value of dried dairy products.
  
• Work with engineering and process technology to expand drying, dry blending, and agglomeration capabilities.
  
• Reformulate products to reduce costs and adapt to commodity market fluctuations.
  
• Perform applications testing to ensure products exceed customer expectations.
  
• Utilize sensory science tools for customer data points.
  
• Conduct pilot plant testing for successful scale-up.
  
• Drive commercialization of new products by partnering with process technology teams.
  
• Support customers in scale-up and commercialization efforts.
  
• Effectively operate pilot plant equipment for scaling-up and testing.
  
• Develop concepts for benchtop sessions in partnership with sales and marketing.
  
• Support sales in determining customer needs and strategies.
  
• Proactively initiate action plans for developing solutions.
  
• Inspire customers through demonstrations of unique products and applications.
  
• Provide technical expertise and support to customers.
  
• Drive opportunities to commercialization internally.
  
• Utilize product lifecycle management (PLM) processes and adhere to Scientific Development Standards.
  
• Utilize CRM (Salesforce.com) to manage project milestones and track KPIs.
  
• Collaborate with technical sales and customer support to provide solutions.
  
• Contribute to technical content for sales and marketing presentations.
  
• Provide effective reporting to leadership.
  
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and influence others.
  
  Requirements:
  Minimum Requirements:
  Education and Experience:
  

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• B.S. Degree in food, dairy, or biological science related discipline (Masters or PhD desirable).
  
• 8+ years of industry experience in R&D.
  
• Proven career advancement in dairy flavors and related products.
  
• Demonstrated staff leadership or management experience.
  
• Successful track record in new product development.
  
  Desired Areas of Expertise:
  
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  • Co-drying and dry blending of dairy and flavors.
    
  • Seasoning and flavor development.
    
  • Agglomeration and instantization of powders.
    
  • Food safety programs and regulatory knowledge.
    
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
    
  • Ability to solve complex customer demands.
    
  • Self-driven with hands-on work habits.
    
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to change.
    
  • Effective interaction with senior organizational levels.
    
  • Able to read, write, and speak English.
    
    Travel: 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)
    Job Type: Full-time
    Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
    Benefits:
    
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    • 401(k)
      
    • Dental insurance
      
    • Health insurance
      
    • Paid time off
      
    • Relocation assistance
      
    • Retirement plan
      
    • Vision insurance
      
      Schedule:
      
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      • 8 hour shift
        
      • Day shift
        
      • Monday to Friday
        
      • On call
        
        Work Location: In person
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