Ingredion - Bridgewater Township, NJ

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Bridgewater Township, NJ
Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Chemist in Analytical Characterization and Texture Science (ACTS) at Ingredion is responsible for conducting research and development for new and existing products. This role involves deploying advanced analytical characterization techniques to support product development and understanding structure-function relationships, ultimately enhancing product, process, and formulation development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy around olfaction-based characterization.
  • Implement advanced analytical instrumentation methodologies (LC/MS, GC/MS, Olfactory techniques, XRF) for deep structure-function understanding.
  • Identify and strengthen partnerships with external vendors and institutions to enhance olfaction capabilities.
  • Stay updated on advances in measurement systems through open sources.
  • Write reports and communicate results effectively to project teams and stakeholders.
  • Promote collaboration within and outside the ACTS function to establish Ingredion as a thought leader.

Requirements

  • MS in analytical instrumentation related field (Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent) with 3 to 5+ years of analytical characterization experience, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
  • PhD also considered.
  • Specific technical knowledge & proficiency around characterization methods and instrumentation, preferably in food/pharma or adjacent industries.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in design of experiments, data interpretation, and analyses.
  • Working knowledge of statistics and related analytical tools.
  • Strong computer skills; working knowledge of MS Office and related software.

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with method validation and measurement system assessment.
  • Strong critical analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to lead, inspire and communicate with confidence to senior levels of management.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
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