Color Scientist - Erlanger, KY

Position Summary

The individual holding this position should have working knowledge of Color Science 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 general understanding of formulation trouble-shooting and stability protocol for color and finished products is expected.

• Product Development
• Broad Color Portfolio
• Liquids and Liquid Blends
• Dispersions
• Powders and Powder Blends
• Extracts and Juice Concentrates
• Applications across Food and Beverage (Pet Food a plus)
• Commercialization from Bench-Top to Production-Scale

Prior experience with Color Development is required. The successful candidate should have strong presentation skills and the ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers. (Position may require some travel to customers.)

• Responsible for developing color formulations suitable for food & beverage applications
• Collaboration and cooperation with other employees, including other color scientists and product developers
• Partner with Operations and QC to successfully scaleup newly created solutions
• Executing stability protocol on color toolbox and finished products to validate stable solutions

Sense of urgency; adaptability; ability to prioritize workload, with rapid shifts; open communication; technical knowledge; collaboration; flexibility; teamwork; problem solving; dependability; curiosity; integrity; commitment to safety.

• 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.