Senior Applications Scientist Colors CD&D - Erlanger, KY
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Senior Applications Scientist Colors CD&D - Erlanger, KY
Position Overview:
The Senior Scientist, Color Applications will serve as a technical expert in applying naturally derived colors across diverse food and beverage systems. Working within a leading color ingredient supplier, this role focuses on evaluating color performance, stability, and sensory impact in real-world applications and supporting customers as they transition from synthetic (FD&C) colors to alternatives from natural sources.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge of food science and color behavior with strong customer-facing skills to deliver practical, innovative solutions that meet both regulatory and consumer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:Application Development & TestingDesign and execute experiments to evaluate the performance of naturally-derived colors in various food and beverage matrices (i.e. beverages, cereals, confections, dairy, baked goods, savory products, etc), including visual performance, taste, potential interactions with other ingredients, etc.Assess color stability under different processing, pH, light and storage conditions.Generate data and technical insights to guide formulation recommendations for customers.In partnership with Color Scientists, may develop color formulations to meet performance requirements in target applications.Customer Collaboration & SupportPartner with customer to facilitate Concept-through-Commercialization project management, as customers shift away from FD&C ColorsWork directly with CD&D and customers’ product development teams to identify suitable color solutions for their applications.Provide technical guidance during reformulation projects converting FD&C colors to natural sources.Conduct on-site trials, demonstrations and troubleshooting as needed.Technical CommunicationTranslate complex technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both internal teams and external customers.Prepare application reports, presentations and technical documentation to support sales and marketing efforts.Cross-Functional PartnershipCollaborate with internal CD&D, Regulatory, Marketing and Commercial teams to ensure proposed color solutions meet performance, compliance and customer expectations.Contribute to the development of technical training materials and best-practice guides for color use.Innovation & Market InsightStay current on emerging trends in color technology, clean-label reformulation and consumer preferences.Identify opportunities to expand application knowledge and improve the performance of existing color products.QualificationsBachelor’s or higher in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.Minimum 7+ years of experience in food and beverage product development or applications science, preferably within an ingredient or color supplier environment.Strong understanding of color chemistry, food formulation and processing interactions affecting color performance.Demonstrated ability to design and interpret application trials and communicate results effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.Experience supporting customers through reformulation or conversion projects from synthetic to natural ingredients.Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills.Preferred AttributesFamiliarity with global regulatory frameworks for colors and additives.Experience with analytical and color measurement tools (spectrophotometry, colorimetry, etc).Practical knowledge of ingredient interactions (proteins, emulsifiers, acids, etc.) affecting color stability.Strong customer orientation and ability to thrive in a collaborative, solution-driven environment.Working ConditionsLaboratory and pilot-scale testing environment with periodic travel (up to 20%) to customer sites and trade shows.Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:106329BR
Position Overview:
The Senior Scientist, Color Applications will serve as a technical expert in applying naturally derived colors across diverse food and beverage systems. Working within a leading color ingredient supplier, this role focuses on evaluating color performance, stability, and sensory impact in real-world applications and supporting customers as they transition from synthetic (FD&C) colors to alternatives from natural sources.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge of food science and color behavior with strong customer-facing skills to deliver practical, innovative solutions that meet both regulatory and consumer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:Application Development & TestingDesign and execute experiments to evaluate the performance of naturally-derived colors in various food and beverage matrices (i.e. beverages, cereals, confections, dairy, baked goods, savory products, etc), including visual performance, taste, potential interactions with other ingredients, etc.Assess color stability under different processing, pH, light and storage conditions.Generate data and technical insights to guide formulation recommendations for customers.In partnership with Color Scientists, may develop color formulations to meet performance requirements in target applications.Customer Collaboration & SupportPartner with customer to facilitate Concept-through-Commercialization project management, as customers shift away from FD&C ColorsWork directly with CD&D and customers’ product development teams to identify suitable color solutions for their applications.Provide technical guidance during reformulation projects converting FD&C colors to natural sources.Conduct on-site trials, demonstrations and troubleshooting as needed.Technical CommunicationTranslate complex technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both internal teams and external customers.Prepare application reports, presentations and technical documentation to support sales and marketing efforts.Cross-Functional PartnershipCollaborate with internal CD&D, Regulatory, Marketing and Commercial teams to ensure proposed color solutions meet performance, compliance and customer expectations.Contribute to the development of technical training materials and best-practice guides for color use.Innovation & Market InsightStay current on emerging trends in color technology, clean-label reformulation and consumer preferences.Identify opportunities to expand application knowledge and improve the performance of existing color products.QualificationsBachelor’s or higher in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.Minimum 7+ years of experience in food and beverage product development or applications science, preferably within an ingredient or color supplier environment.Strong understanding of color chemistry, food formulation and processing interactions affecting color performance.Demonstrated ability to design and interpret application trials and communicate results effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.Experience supporting customers through reformulation or conversion projects from synthetic to natural ingredients.Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills.Preferred AttributesFamiliarity with global regulatory frameworks for colors and additives.Experience with analytical and color measurement tools (spectrophotometry, colorimetry, etc).Practical knowledge of ingredient interactions (proteins, emulsifiers, acids, etc.) affecting color stability.Strong customer orientation and ability to thrive in a collaborative, solution-driven environment.Working ConditionsLaboratory and pilot-scale testing environment with periodic travel (up to 20%) to customer sites and trade shows.Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:106329BR
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