Application Scientist

Louisville, KY

Full Time

Science and Innovation

Mid Level

Givaudan Sense Colour is adding an Application Scientist to our Science and Innovation team in Louisville, Kentucky!

The Application Scientist will develop technological expertise in application sectors and be viewed by customers as a technological color expert. They will develop and evaluate colors in food systems that best represent customer requests.

The Application Scientist will develop food applications, utilize food, color, sensory and analytical sciences to complete customer specific application projects, and develop new color solutions to grow commercial sales of the Givaudan Sense Colour product portfolio. Present technical aspects of the application of Givaudan Sense Colour colors to further Givaudan Sense Colour’s image as the “technological natural and caramel color leader.” Collaborate with scientists and industry experts both internally and externally.

Application Scientist Primary Responsibilities:

Develop Color Solutions: Utilize existing Givaudan Sense Colour color solutions or develop new colors to solve customer product development requirements. Provide data and reports for customer specific projects or new color approvals.
Food and Beverage Applications: Develop a practical knowledge of all food and beverage application categories. Become a subject matter expert (SME) in one or more strategic application sectors. Develop and successfully apply color to food formulations. Understand color stability and performance in food applications by designing experiments, collecting data, interpreting results and writing reports. Ensure reports are readily available as a resource to all in Science & Innovation. Conduct sensory testing and application screening to support new color solution development and sales.
Customer Support: Interact and troubleshoot with customers on color challenges in their food applications. Understand customer cost restraints for color use and timeline for project completion. Foster relationships with peers at key accounts, building the image of DDW, through you, as the technological leader in colors. Develop application knowledge within assigned food categories and become recognized as a color solutions partner by food product developers. Collaborate with sales to enhance the customer experience. Responds to customers with a sense of urgency.
New Product Development: Develop new color processes and technologies to assist in the development of customers' color requirements. Utilize pilot scale equipment to manufacture customer prototypes. Successfully, execute and manage color development from benchtop to commercialization. Engage with production for the development of new products to ensure production efficiency. Engage with finance, when needed, to develop the most cost-effective formulas and processes. Approve new raw materials and validate development of finished products through appropriate testing. Assist purchasing with the approval of new suppliers. Develop methods relevant to the introduction of new products and /or processes.
Food Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with Givaudan Sense Colour’s Global Food Science & Regulatory Manager to ensure applications are acceptable in the regional or global markets where sales are expected, including any special criteria such as organic, allergen and GM.
Project Management: Participate or lead designated R&D projects. Ensure appropriate documentation of experimental trials and outcomes to facilitate scale up and product transfer to manufacturing. Keep good accurate records that are accessible.
Marketing and Sales Support Training and Materials: Collaborate with marketing to develop food experiences with colors for customers. Provide application data and related conclusions to marketing to develop sales support information. Originate science-based tools to convey product offerings and advantages to increase color sales. Prepare, organize and present technical or application seminars to customers as requested by Sales or Marketing.
Laboratory Protocols: Ensure that Good Laboratory Practices and Lab Protocols are being met. Evolve record documentation and methodology into appropriate database. Maintain the calibration of laboratory instruments, proper calibration records and laboratory supply stock.
Academic Relationships: Develop strong relationships with selected academic researchers and universities to strengthen the use of application abilities and pilot plant capabilities to strengthen Givaudan Sense Colour as the technological color leader. Leverage relationships to identify potential new hires and/or resources that may be valuable to Givaudan Sense Colour.
Other: Prepare samples, documentation and shipping documents.

Application Scientist Qualification:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Food Science or related degree
R&D experience required; food applications background a strong plus
Capable of planning and executing experimental design to achieve desired research objectives
High Standards for laboratory safety programs, lab protocols and Good Laboratory Practices.
Strong communication skills – both oral and written
Extremely collaborative with Innovation and other DDW Departments
Computer literate, data documentation management of experimental projects
Capable of interpreting to make business recommendations
Bilingual (Spanish) desirable

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k with match
Generous Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Life Insurance
Short-term and long-term medical
Tuition Assistance

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful colour, taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

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