Senior Analytical Scientist, Applications and Development, Customized Solutions, US/CAN

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Workplace type: On Site (with flexibility to work from home on Fridays)

As a Senior Analytical Scientist, you will lead analytical initiatives, overseeing research experiments, ensuring data integrity, and providing analytical support for new solutions, raw material qualifications, and manufacturing processes.

This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Application and development, Customized solutions US/CAN

What you will do: 

• Build analytical capability to support microdosed customized solutions and hydrocolloid ingredients.
• Interpret and report analytical data to support formulation development, stability studies, and product specification/release.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to support fast-track commercialization projects by developing new testing methods and specification.
• Develop, validate, and execute analytical testing methods for new systems and perform routine and non-routine testing using techniques such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, and wet chemistry.
• Lead the raw material qualification for hydrocolloids and customized solutions.
• Provide support for contract manufacturing and testing facilities.
• Identify and address capability gaps in knowledge, equipment, and facilities; work with management to resolve these gaps.
• Author and review technical documents including method validation protocols, reports, specifications, and SOPs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems promptly to prevent project delays.
• Supervise lab technicians, ensuring timely execution and completion of assigned projects.
• Maintain and calibrate all analytical equipment, coordinate with external vendors for repairs, quotes, installation, and service contracts.
• Work independently on long-term project assignments, ensuring timely completion.
• Ensure and maintain a safe, accident-free laboratory environment.

What you will bring:

• Master’s degree in chemistry or food science (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of experience, or PhD with 1–3 years of experience.
• Strong background in analytical science, with the ability to develop testing methods and optimize systems to meet customer needs.
• Hands-on experience in analytical laboratories, including operations of HPLC, GC, FTIR/NIR, and UV-Vis instrumentation.
• Experience and knowledge in hydrocolloids and customized solutions is preferred.
• Understanding of rheology with experience with particle size analyzers, rheometers, texture analyzers, and RVA is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated intellectual leadership through staying current with industry trends and academic developments in relevant technical areas.
• Occasional domestic travel may be required.

Who you are:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively across functional lines and organizational levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: thrive in collaborative environments and contribute to team-based solutions.
• Experience with statistical analysis and design of experiments.

Why Join Ingredion? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.