Senior Manager, Analytical Chemistry Scientist

** Role Summary*
* The Senior Manager, Analytical Scientist for advancing analytical capabilities in botanical extract, functional bioactive compounds, protein/peptide, nutrients, dairy, and juice to support functional and nutrition innovation. The position combines technical expertise in advanced analytical methodologies with project ownership and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to R&D from ingredient understanding through product development and commercialization.

This role is responsible for independently or under minimum guidance to conduct and lead routine and non-routine analysis, conduct and manage routine equipment and instrument maintenance and calibration, document findings and write reports, while working both independently and in a collaborative team environment to support R&D projects to enable business decisions and growth.

** Key Responsibilities*
* This role contributes to the development, application, and continuous improvement of analytical approaches supporting protein, peptide, dairy, juice, and related ingredient systems. Responsibilities include supporting project-based analytical activities, advancing analytical methodologies, generating and interpreting complex data sets, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure analytical outputs align with broader business and innovation objectives. The role also contributes to capability development, maintains awareness of emerging analytical technologies, and ensures high-quality scientific outputs across routine and non-routine work streams.

** Qualifications*
* +  PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, or related field (MS with significant experience considered)

+ 5-10+ years (PhD) industry analytical science experience preferred or 10+ years (MS) industry experience in analytical science

+ Strong expertise in HPLC-MS/MS, both targeted and non-targeted workflows

+ Experience in proteomics and/or peptide analysis highly preferred

+ Experience in botanical extract analysis highly preferred

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Experience with multivariable data analysis preferred

+ Experience working with food, beverage, dairy highly preferred; biotech or pharmaceutical systems preferred

+ Proven experience in method development and validation

+ Strong project management and problem-solving skills

+ Effective communication and collaboration skills

** Functional Skills & Expertise*
* + Recognized subject matter expert across the Company in one or more fields, evaluating data/information and making decisions, providing solutions to problems.

+ Advanced Field Specialty:
Expert ability to integrate advanced techniques and to apply the most appropriate techniques to a broad range of problems.

+ Ability to perform advanced, complex testing at a high level of throughput using the methodology as required on function and nutrition ingredients and finished products. Including but not limited to: advanced sample preparation, HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, HRMS, SDS-PAGE, Western-blot, ELISA, GPC-UV/MALS/RI/DV, advanced rheology, UV, fluorescence spectroscopy, IR, DSC, XRF.

+ Demonstrated track record in troubleshooting sophisticated R&D problems with limited time and resources.

+ Demonstrated knowledge and application of:
Good Laboratory Practices;
Laboratory/Analytical Instrumentation; LIMS;
Quality management systems;
Data analysis.

+ Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex science to both technical and non-technical audiences.

+ Ability to communicate technical information both verbally and in written reports that is understandable by technical and non-technical audiences; to produce reports of results and recommendations that are clear and concise.

+ Ability to apply communication skills and Company policy to respond to ingredient/product scientific or regulatory issues. Includes the ability to handle sensitive and complex contacts that require a high level of judgment, tact and diplomacy to minimize negative impact on the System and Business.

+ Proprietary Information:
Ability to recognize and protect proprietary information as it relates to both internal and external IP.

+ Project Management:
Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to apply the principles, tools and techniques to develop/plan, manage or execute projects or work plans to ensure successful completion (e.g., on time, within budget). Prioritization skills.

+ Ability to develop & successfully follow short-term and long-term Business Plans aligned with Company strategy.

+ Proven curiosity in science and innovative mindset, with the ability to turn scientific insights into actionable, consumer-relevant solutions.

+ Strong attention to detail.

+ Teamwork spirit, quickly adept to company and team culture.

+ Endurance:
Willingness and ability to occasionally function effectively over extended periods of time. Ability to be flexible and adjust priorities based on business needs.

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