Application Color Scientist - Erlanger, KY at ADM in Erlanger, KY

Application Color Scientist - Erlanger, KY

Position Summary:
The individual holding this position is required to have working knowledge of Color Applications in Food and Beverage applications, specifically with Colors Exempt from Certification (commonly known as Natural Colors), including common knowledge of raw materials and ingredients used in their creation. Also, a strong understanding of formulation trouble-shooting and stability protocol for color and finished products is expected.

The areas of knowledge should include:

• Product Development
• Broad Color Portfolio
• Powders and Powder Blends
• Applications across Food and Beverage (Pet Food a plus)
• Commercialization from Bench-Top to Production-Scale

Prior experience with Color Applications is required. The successful candidate should have strong presentation skills and the ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing color formulations across all food & beverage applications (pet food application a plus)
• Collaboration and cooperation with other employees, including color scientists and product developers
• Executing stability protocol on color toolbox and finished products to validate stable solutions

Core Competencies:
Sense of urgency; attention to detail; adaptability; ability to prioritize workload, with rapid shifts; open communication; technical knowledge; collaboration; flexibility; teamwork; problem solving; dependability; curiosity; integrity; commitment to safety.

Requirements:

• BS/MS (Science) with 5+ yrs’ color science experience;
• PhD with 3+ yrs’ color science experience outside of academia

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.
​Hiring Manager- Jessica Kidwell ​
Recruiter- Amy Schroeder