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Innovation Scientist

Turlock, CA, US  
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Job ID 4729 Date posted 09/09/2024 Category Research and Development

Who are we? Customer-focused experts. Entrepreneurial thinkers. Creative collaborators. Headquartered in the United States, Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Our Research and Development teams shape the future by developing and applying specialized systems, ingredients, and proprietary technologies that bring to life our customers’ food, personal care, and pharmaceutical products.

Who are you? A big thinker who knows how to get results. Every day in Research and Development will bring a new opportunity to put your curiosity and knowledge to use.

Join our Innovation team, and you will use your scientific and technological investigation skills to develop state-of-the-art ingredients and revolutionary formulations and technologies. You will be part of a global network of Sensient scientists who make original contributions to new product developments around the world.

Join our Applications Team, and you will partner with our customers in our labs and at their facilities to achieve their vision, solve their challenges, and bring innovative products to market. You will work face to face with customers large and small, from multinationals with the world’s best-known brands, to cutting-edge startups.

Whether in Innovation or Applications, you will grow personally and professionally while doing exciting international work as part of our winning culture.

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
  • Travel : Depends on Role
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success profile

We are looking for Applications and Innovation team members who are:

  • Results-focused
  • Collaborative
  • Skilled communicators
  • Analytically rigorous
  • Detail-oriented
  • Intensely curious

Your journey

career path

  • Lab Technician
  • Application Scientist (multiple levels)
  • Technical Service Manager (multiple levels)
  • Technical Director
  • Senior Technical Director or
  • Innovation Intern
  • Innovation Associate (multiple levels)
  • Innovation Scientist (multiple levels)
  • Innovations Manager

cultural points

The Sensient Six are the core values that drive us in our mission.

  • Entrepreneurial
  • Customer focused
  • Develop self and others
  • Collaborative
  • Results driven
  • Know your job
My job gives me the unique opportunity to develop products that I feel passionate about. Being part of an international team, with access to so much know-how and the most innovative technologies, encourages me every day to do my best and to drive innovation.
Lisa Innovation Manager, Germany

Innovation Scientist

Turlock, CA, US  
Job ID 4729 Date posted September 8, 2024 Job Category Research and Development

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we are better with you.  

We are looking for an Innovation Scientist to join our team! You’ll be responsible for developing fresh and modern products. While supporting existing and new business growth opportunities for Sensient’s flavor technologies, you will contribute ideas and demonstrate your expertise in food & beverage product development areas for our Sensient Natural Ingredients business unit. You will assist in delivering presentations to customers, sales and internal management.  Effectively communicating Sensient’s product line features and benefits is part of the job responsibilities as well. 

What you’ll do:  

  • Design and create products using new or existing ingredients, flavors & colors to develop or demonstrate new technology features and effectively communicate the status of projects to management.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills by integrating creative and technical expertise in a team environment.  Lead cross-functional project activities, work with a sense of urgency and provide ongoing communication to global team members. 
  • Identify and test new technologies and ingredients that will provide innovative solutions addressing industry issues. Hands on experience and in-depth knowledge of agricultural based food ingredients and spices
  • Keep up to date on developments in related science, technology and industry trends

What you’ll bring: 

  • Hands on experience and in-depth knowledge of agricultural based food ingredients and spices
  • Experience with food science and technology, flavor technologies and food ingredient technologies
  • Organized, self-driven and motivated. Takes initiative. Team player and open thinker.
  • Excellent collaborator (internally and externally) and experience working cross functionally to get results
  • Innovation minded. Excellent communication skills. Creative problem solver/thinker.

What you’ll get: 

  • An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities to include 401(k), stock purchase plans and more 
  • A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
  • Work for a company that gives you a platform to do amazing things 
  • Take your career to the next level

ABOUT SENSIENT

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

ABOUT SENSIENT NATURAL INGREDIENTS

Sensient Natural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Natural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California. 

The salary range for this position is $94,550 - $126,000 USD. Pay is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions.  In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.  This position is also eligible for performance-based incentive pay. 

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the US without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at the Turlock, California location and must reside in the area or be willing to commute. 

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies and will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions. 

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