Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist Description

This person will lead baking enzyme projects and serve as the subject matter expert, so confidence, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across business units are essential. They may also be asked to join sales calls to explain technical product details.

• Lead and manage R&D projects related to enzyme product development and applications for food products.
• Develop, optimize and validate enzyme formulations for various food applications, with a focus on bakery products.
• Conduct experiments and analyze data to evaluate the performance and efficacy of enzyme products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and quality assurance, to ensure successful product development and commercialization.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in enzyme technology and food science to drive innovation.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications to communicate research findings and project progress.
• Provide technical support and expertise to internal teams and external customers.

Master Degree in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field with 10 years of experience

OR

PhD in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field with 5 years of experience

Strong knowledge of enzyme chemistry, functionality, and applications in food processing.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements for enzyme products in the food industry

This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, IA.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines, IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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