Sr Scientist, Analytical Development, Protein Chemistry, Plant Based Foods

4 weeks ago


buffalo, United States Laguna Source Full time

Sr Scientist, Analytical Development, Protein Chemistry, Plant Based Foods - Buffalo, NY


This is an exciting opportunity within an innovative food and nutritional products company. You will be responsible for analytical development for innovative new lines of vegan plant-based dairy alternatives including beverages, coffee creamers, sour cream and meatless/plant-based meat products from product launch through to commercialization. These products will include functional foods, medical foods and highly nutritional food and beverages. Your overall roles and responsibilities will include:


* Leading analytical development efforts utilizing enzymatic assays, HPLC, GC, size exclusion chromatography, and other methods of chromatography.

* Leading analytical development efforts for characterizing proteins or carbohydrates utilizing gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, HPLC, Western Blotting, Enzyme Activity Assays, and Protein Isolation and Purification.

* Collaborating with cross-functional teams on R&D projects and product commercialization efforts related to protein and carbohydrate chemistry.

* Promoting innovation by tracking new developments in relevant scientific fields in order to identify and pursue strategic product development opportunities.

* Training research assistants, students, and other related staff in research techniques and analysis.


Desired Skills & Experience

* M.S. or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology or related life science field.

* Experience characterizing carbohydrates using enzymatic assays, HPLC, GC, size exclusion chromatography, and other methods of chromatography.

* Expertise in protein characterization and carbohydrate chemistry including enzymatic and instrumental methods.

* Analytical method development expertise characterizing proteins or carbohydrates utilizing gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, HPLC, Western Blotting, Enzyme Activity Assays, and Protein Isolation and Purification.

* Experience working with food proteins, grain proteins, lipids, vitamins, and other nutritional food components a plus.

* The ideal candidate will have patents and publications demonstrating an ability to innovate.


Company Description:


This position is within a Buffalo Area natural products and nutritional foods spinoff company backed by a major CPG, Dairy and Nutritional Products Manufacturer. It is an incredible opportunity to get on board within an ultra-innovative, fast paced and friendly entrepreneurial environment with an exciting portfolio of new product launches.



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