Color Scientist - Erlanger, KY
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Science
Food Production -
Manufacturing / Production
Food Production
Position Summary
The individual holding this position is required to have working knowledge of Color Applications in Food and Beverage applications, specifically with Colors Exempt from Certification (commonly known as Natural Colors), including common knowledge of raw materials and ingredients used in their creation. Also, a strong understanding of formulation trouble-shooting and stability protocol for color and finished products is expected.
Prior experience with Color Applications is required. The successful candidate should have strong presentation skills and the ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers.
The Areas Of Knowledge Should Include- Product Development
- Broad Color Portfolio
- Powders and Powder Blends
- Applications across Food and Beverage (Pet Food a plus)
- Commercialization from Bench-Top to Production-Scale
- Responsible for testing color formulations across all food & beverage applications (pet food application a plus)
- Collaboration and cooperation with other employees, including color scientists and product developers
- Executing stability protocol on color toolbox and finished products to validate stable solutions
Sense of urgency; attention to detail; adaptability; ability to prioritize workload, with rapid shifts; open communication; technical knowledge; collaboration; flexibility; teamwork; problem solving; dependability; curiosity; integrity; commitment to safety.
Requirements- BS/MS (Science) with 5+ yrs’ color science experience;
- PhD with 3+ yrs’ color science experience outside of academia
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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