Sr. R&D Food Scientist
Actalent
Lead R&D projects on dairy ingredients, enzyme hydrolysis, and flavor formulation.
22 days ago ago
$33 - $38
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Contractor
Racine, WI
Onsite
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Technical consultation
Performance analysis
Physical development
Injury prevention and recuperation
Sports psychology
360° Marketing
Consultancy with clubs and sporting entities
Legal services
Sector Specialisms
Utilities
Power
Automotive
Food and Beverage
Consumer Products
Industrial Goods
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
lab operations
experiment design
analytical testing
data interpretation
product development
process improvement
- Oversee the R&D Lab Assistant, ensuring efficient laboratory operations and experimental support.
- Design and conduct experiments, as well as perform instrumental and analytical testing.
- Interpret data and support product development initiatives for scale-up and commercialization.
- Lead and execute research projects on dairy-based ingredients, enzyme hydrolysis, and flavor formulation.
- Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and process improvements.
What you bring
analytical methods
r&d
biotechnology
bachelors
problem solving
excel
- Experience in developing and optimizing analytical testing methods based on literature and available lab equipment.
- Proven track record of initiating and managing new R&D projects.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
- Extensive experience in biotechnology, enzyme hydrolysis, or food science is required; experience with spray drying is a plus.
- Bachelors in Food Science, Dairy Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field is required. A Master’s or Ph.D. is a plus but not required.
- Strong scientific foundation in food science, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field.
- Problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in a related field preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Medical, dental & vision
- Transportation benefits
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
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Company
Overview
$1.3B Annual Revenue
Revenue Figure
Generated annually through a network of technical and consulting services.
27,500+ Consultants
Consultants Network
Comprises a global network of expert professionals across industries.
- Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner.
- Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services.
- Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects.
- Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems.
- Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.
- We empower people to realize their full potential by providing opportunities to grow and learn.
- We build lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and respect.
- We champion innovation, continuously seeking creative solutions.
- We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients and employees.
- We foster a collaborative environment where team members contribute to collective success.
2050
Target Year
The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
- focused on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental sustainability.
- committed to making energy-efficient investments and improving operational practices for sustainability.
- focuses on reducing waste and increasing recycling in its operations.
- This company prioritizes creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.
- The organization strives to increase gender diversity and empower women at all levels.
- The company regularly monitors and tracks progress on gender-related diversity goals.
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