Scientist/Sr. Scientist Research

3 days ago

Racine, Wisconsin, United States BUTTER BUDS INC Full time

Job Title: Scientist / Senior Scientist Research & Development

Summary: The Scientist / Senior Scientist in R&D will lead and execute research projects focused on dairy-based ingredients, enzyme hydrolysis, and flavor formulation. This role will be responsible for designing and conducting experiments, performing instrumental and analytical testing, interpreting data, and supporting product development initiatives for scale-up and commercialization. While not a managerial position, the Scientist will oversee one direct report, the R&D Lab Assistant, ensuring efficient laboratory operations and experimental support. This position requires a strong scientific foundation in food science, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or a related field, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive innovation and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Development:

  • Design and execute laboratory experiments, including enzyme hypothesis, testing, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results.
  • Formulate and optimize food ingredient products using dairy materials, enzymes, flavor compounds, and other functional ingredients.
  • Develop and refine analytical methods to assess product stability, functionality, and quality attributes.
  • Create nutritional labeling, product specification development, and basic food regulations.
  • Investigate new technologies and process improvements related to enzyme hydrolysis, spray drying, and food ingredient functionality.

Technical Leadership & Support:

  • Provide technical expertise in dairy ingredient applications and analytical methodologies.
  • Maintain detailed project documentation, including batch sheets, test results, graphs, and project closure reports.
  • Participate in sensory evaluations to assess flavor, texture, and overall product performance.
  • Stay informed about emerging trends, scientific advancements, and regulatory changes in food science and biotechnology.
  • Apply knowledge of ingredient functionalities - including dairy components, oils, carbohydrates, proteins, flavors, and emulsifiers - for effective troubleshooting and formulation support.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support:

  • Work closely with the Head of R&D on strategic research initiatives and new product development.
  • Partner with Quality Assurance (QA) to support sample testing, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to internal teams, including production, sales, and marketing.
  • Support production scale-up by optimizing formulations and assisting with process modifications.

Supervision & Lab Management:

  • Oversee and mentor the R&D Lab Assistant, ensuring laboratory tasks are completed efficiently.
  • Maintain an organized and well-documented lab environment, including inventory management and equipment calibration.
  • Ensure adherence to food safety and regulatory guidelines, including FDA, FSMA, and GFSI standards.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelors in Food Science, Dairy Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field. Masters or Ph. D is a plus, but not required
  • Extensive experience in biotechnology, enzyme hydrolysis, or food science is required; experience with spray drying is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Experience in developing and optimizing analytical testing methods based on literature and available lab equipment, preferably with hands-on experience.
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Proven track record of initiating and managing new R&D projects.

This role is ideal for an innovative scientist passionate about food ingredient research, with a strong technical background and the ability to contribute to the advancement of high-quality dairy-based products.

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