Senior Scientist

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D, Commercial, and cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize product development opportunities.
• Design and lead laboratory-scale development and process optimization to achieve desired quality and performance.
• Develop and scale processing methods from lab through pilot stages to enable efficient technology transfer.
• Develop and apply analytical methods to characterize products and assess quality.
• Lead product characterization efforts, including shelf-life studies and specification development.
• Design and support the implementation of preservation strategies and packaging solutions.
• Identify intellectual property opportunities and prepare invention disclosures.
• Act as a technical liaison for Business Development and Sales during customer engagements.
• Maintain detailed documentation and prepare reports to support regulatory submissions and manufacturing transfer.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in R&D and/or QC laboratories.
• 5+ years of experience in Product R&D and technical support for Business Development and Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in wet chemistry techniques and familiarity with oil chemistry.
• Experience with analytical instruments including Karl Fisher, Titration, Rancimat, laser diffraction, rheometers, and viscometers.
• Proven experience in developing, validating, and documenting analytical methods.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for data management and statistical analysis.
• Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams and independently.
• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 5-10%).

Benefits

• Variable bonus potential.
• Paid time off, including company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K with company match.
• Education assistance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About the Company

Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, food preservation solutions, and algae ingredients, leveraging advanced fermentation and preservation technology to serve diverse markets ranging from nutrition to pharmaceuticals.