Principal Scientist-Food & Beverage

Principal Scientist - Food & Beverage

Milwaukee, WI | $125,000 - $140,000 + Benefits

Shape the Future of Food & Beverage Innovation

Are you an expert in emulsion science with a passion for solving complex formulation challenges?

We are seeking a Principal Scientist to lead the development, optimization, and commercialization of advanced emulsion systems for food and beverage applications. This is a high-impact opportunity to work at the intersection of science, innovation, and customer collaboration while driving next-generation ingredient solutions.

In this role, you'll serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, partnering with cross-functional teams and customers to develop stable, scalable, and high-performing emulsion technologies that meet both commercial and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and optimize oil-in-water, water-in-oil, and specialty emulsion systems for food and beverage applications
• Design and execute formulation experiments to improve stability, functionality, and scalability
• Apply expertise in emulsifier selection, interfacial chemistry, and stabilization mechanisms

• Troubleshoot formulation and processing issues related to phase separation, instability, pH, temperature, and processing conditions
• Evaluate emulsion performance including color stability, dispersion characteristics, and sensory impact
• Establish robust testing protocols, analytical methods, and product specifications

• Lead pilot plant and scale‑up activities from bench development through commercial production
• Collaborate with R&D, Applications, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams
• Partner directly with customers to understand technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions

• Stay at the forefront of emerging ingredient technologies and advancements in emulsion science
• Contribute technical leadership across strategic product development initiatives

• 10+ years of experience in emulsion science, food science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related discipline
• Deep expertise in emulsion formulation, stabilization mechanisms, and surfactant/emulsifier systems
• Strong experience supporting beverage systems and/or liquid food applications
• Proven success scaling products from laboratory development to pilot and commercial manufacturing
• Strong understanding of physical chemistry, colloidal systems, and rheology
• Hands‑on experience with analytical techniques including particle size analysis, microscopy, and stability testing
• Demonstrated project leadership and ability to manage multiple technical initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

• Experience working with natural colors, flavors, or functional ingredients
• Customer‑facing technical support or applications experience
• Knowledge of food and beverage regulatory and quality requirements
• Experience in fast‑paced, innovation‑driven product development environments

• BS, MS, or PhD in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline
• Strong foundation in physical chemistry, colloid science, or interfacial science preferred

• Lead high‑visibility technical projects that directly impact customers and commercial success
• Collaborate with industry‑leading scientists and innovators
• Work on cutting‑edge food and beverage technologies
• Influence next‑generation emulsion platforms and ingredient solutions
• Enjoy a collaborative culture focused on innovation, scientific excellence, and continuous growth

Base Salary: $125,000 - $140,000

If you're passionate about translating advanced emulsion science into real‑world commercial solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, legal plan, short‑term disability, retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (up to eight paid holidays), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave…