A global organization developing scientific solutions and product applications for the food and biotechnology industries.
Lead laboratory research, product application development, and commercialization initiatives. This role combines hands-on experimentation with team leadership, customer collaboration, intellectual property development, and technical support for business growth.
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Conduct complex laboratory and bench-scale research.
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Develop at least three new product applications annually, from concept through commercialization.
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Provide technical data supporting at least two patent applications annually.
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Prepare scientific content for promotional materials and webinars.
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Deliver technical presentations at client meetings and domestic or international conferences.
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Identify market opportunities through research, conferences, and customer engagement.
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Lead joint R&D projects with customers and global research teams.
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Support Sales and Marketing as a primary technical resource.
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Provide analytical services supporting customer retention and market expansion.
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Manage laboratory equipment, safety procedures, documentation, and 5S practices.
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Maintain compliance with GMP, SQF, food safety, and quality management requirements.
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Supervise scientists and research staff, including hiring, training, evaluations, compensation, and mentorship.
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Support departmental budgeting and resource management.
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Submit client reports within 48 hours and monthly progress reports by the first business day.
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Ph.D. in a scientific discipline.
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Progressive research and development experience.
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Advanced scientific reasoning and complex problem-solving ability.
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Demonstrated product development, patent support, and cross-functional R&D project leadership.
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Strong written and verbal scientific communication skills.
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Food or biotechnology industry experience.
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Extensive industrial enzyme application experience.
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Experience using GC, HPLC, and spectrophotometry.
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Ability to balance laboratory, administrative, and leadership responsibilities.
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Experience supervising and developing scientific personnel.
Food safety concerns must be reported immediately through designated management channels.
