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Kalsec Inc. · 1 month ago

Sr. Scientist, Process Innovation Engineer

Kalamazoo, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Kalsec is a company focused on innovative delivery systems for food ingredients, and they are seeking a Process Innovation Engineer/Scientist to play a critical role in this area. The individual will design and develop novel systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards throughout the development process.

Food and BeverageHealth Care

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and develop novel delivery systems for food ingredients to enhance stability, functionality, and performance in various applications

Collaborate with formulation scientists and other R&D teams to translate concepts into scalable processes

Conduct experimental design, process optimization, and validation for new technologies and formulations

Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to improve efficiency, sustainability, and product quality

Prepare technical documentation, including process flow diagrams, SOPs, and validation reports

Providing technical expertise to the different Business Unit Directors, thereby enhancing Kalsec, Inc.’s technical reputation, while providing customers with advanced technical presentations supportive of Kalsec, Inc.’s business aims

Support commercialization efforts by working with manufacturing teams to scale up processes from lab to pilot and production scale

Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards throughout the development process

Present technical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers as needed

Qualification

Process developmentFood ingredient functionalityEncapsulation technologiesAnalytical skillsProject managementCross-functional collaborationRegulatory complianceExperimental designSustainabilityFood safetyHomogenization techniquesTechnical documentationTechnical presentations

Required

Master's degree in chemistry, Food Chemistry, Biochemistry or bachelor's degree in engineering, Food Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field

3+ years of experience in process development, formulation, or related roles in the food, beverage, or ingredient industry

Strong understanding of food ingredient functionality, encapsulation, and delivery systems

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred

Knowledge of emulsions, encapsulation technologies, and controlled release systems

Hands-on experience with Spray dryer, fluid bed dryer, microfluidizer and other homogenization techniques

Familiarity with regulatory requirements for food ingredients

Company

Kalsec Inc.

Kalsec is committed to providing the food industry with a trustworthy natural ingredient supplier for the next 100 years.

Founded in 1958

Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.kalsec.com

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