Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist - Nutrition Ingredients (Milwaukee Area)

A growing and innovation-driven company within the food and nutrition ingredients sector is seeking a Senior Scientist to support applied research and product development across advanced delivery systems for dietary supplement and functional ingredient applications.

This role is ideal for a hands-on scientist with a strong background in dietary supplements or adjacent sectors, and experience developing formulations for nutrients and bioactives.

You will play a key role in advancing ingredient technologies from early-stage research through to pilot-scale development, working closely with senior technical leadership and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory experiments to support innovation and product development programs
• Develop and optimize formulations for nutrients, bioactives, and functional ingredients, with a focus on dietary supplement applications
• Conduct research on delivery systems including encapsulation, emulsions, and controlled-release technologies
• Support development of powdered ingredient systems and functional beverage formats
• Analyze and interpret experimental data related to stability, performance, and bioavailability
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks, reports, and technical documentation
• Prepare technical summaries and data packages to support internal decision-making
• Contribute to development of technical materials including technical reports, patents, and regulatory-supporting documentation
• Assist with pilot-scale trials, process transfer, and early-stage scale-up activities
• Identify formulation and process challenges and implement data-driven solutions
• Support validation testing including shelf-life, stability, and performance assessments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, quality, operations, and commercial teams
• Provide technical support for customer-related projects including troubleshooting and sample development
• Participate in project meetings and innovation reviews
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety standards and best practices
• Support continuous improvement of lab workflows, methods, and efficiency
• Stay current on emerging technologies within food, nutrition, and dietary supplement ingredients

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nutritional Science, Materials Science, or related field
• 2-6+ years of hands-on laboratory experience within dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, or closely related food/nutrition ingredient sectors
• Strong experience in formulation development for nutrients, bioactives, or functional ingredients
• Experience with delivery systems such as encapsulation, emulsions, powders, or controlled-release technologies preferred
• Strong experimental design, data analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with analytical techniques related to ingredient performance and stability is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills