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Balchem Corporation · 17 hours ago

Principal/Senior Scientist

New Hampton, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Balchem Corporation develops specialty ingredients that enhance health and well-being across various industries. The Senior/Principal Scientist will lead innovative research initiatives in the Animal Nutrition & Health segment, focusing on advanced chemical formulation and technology development.

Food and BeverageNutrition

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and design advanced research programs focused on chemical formulation, encapsulation technologies, and material science for animal nutrition applications

Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Commercial, and Regulatory teams to ensure seamless scale-up

Monitor global technology trends, assess competitive landscapes, and identify opportunities for disruptive innovation

Serve as the internal subject matter expert on microencapsulation, agglomeration, and rumen-protected nutrient technologies

Champion safety and quality standards across all R&D activities

Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving processes and formulations

Apply advanced experimental design (DOE) and statistical modeling to accelerate discovery and optimize performance

Conduct literature searches to support ongoing projects and summarize findings for the team

Represent Balchem at industry conferences and technical forums

Perform duties as assigned

The working environment will include office, laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing environments and may require up to 10% business travel

Qualification

Formulation chemistryPolymer chemistryEncapsulation technologiesAdvanced material characterizationDOEStatistical toolsIntellectual property developmentProject leadershipPublicationPatent historyScale-up experienceAI-powered platformsRegulatory knowledgeCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

5-10+ years of progressive experience in R&D within specialty chemicals, food, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical industries

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Food Science, or Polymer Science

Demonstrated expertise in formulation chemistry

Deep knowledge of polymer chemistry, including controlled-release systems

Experience with polymeric formulations, emulsions, and encapsulation technologies

Experience with advanced material characterization techniques (DSC, rheology, microscopy, texture analysis, etc.)

Proven track record of leading complex projects from ideation to commercialization

Strong publication and patent history showcasing innovative contributions

Proficiency with DOE and statistical tools

Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

History of successful scale-up in industrial settings

Demonstrated ability to develop and protect intellectual property, including patent drafting and strategy

Preferred

Experience with the chemistry and functional properties of lipids

Expertise in colloid and interface science

Knowledge of powder technology, including granulation, agglomeration, and particle engineering

Proficiency in analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, NMR, and particle size analysis

Ability to leverage AI-powered platforms

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for animal feed and related products

Company

Balchem Corporation

Founded in 1967, Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions to the nutrition, health, and food markets.

Founded in 1967

New Hampton, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://balchem.com

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