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The Food Scientist supports product design, process development, and application testing for food ingredients and release agents. They are responsible for scaling up formulations from lab to manufacturing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field with at least two years of relevant experience in food formulation or manufacturing. Candidates must be able to work in lab/plant environments and lift up to 50 lbs.
Position Title: Food Scientist
Position Summary
Vantage Specialty Chemicals is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Food Scientist to support product design, process development, and application testing within the Vantage Food R&D team. This role is ideal for an early-career food scientist or engineer looking to build hands-on experience in developing food ingredient formulation and scalable manufacturing processes. The Food Scientist will assist in designing and testing food ingredients and release agents that improve food products and enhance food manufacturing processes. This role will also support the development of reproducible production processes, evaluate product stability, and ensure compatibility with customer formulations and manufacturing operations. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, Quality, Operations, and Sales, as well as engagement with customers and raw material suppliers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the development, optimization, and testing of Vantage food ingredients and release agents based on project briefs from Marketing and Sales
Design and execute experiments to evaluate ingredient application potential; includes developing application guidelines, preparing technical reports, and providing training and technical guidance to internal and external partners
Support lab-scale batch production and help define manufacturing procedures and specifications based on experimental data
Participate in scaling up formulations and transferring processes to manufacturing operations
Analyze experimental results and contribute to recommendations for process and formulation improvements
Conduct basic performance and stability testing, sensory evaluations, and packaging compatibility assessments
Conduct in-house applications testing of prototypes and/or coordinate testing with third-party service providers
Maintain accurate, organized records of experimental work and ensure timely data entry into internal systems
Coordinate with Marketing and Sales to fulfill customer sample requests and complete customer-specific application testing
Support the development of technical marketing content, including product brochures, presentations, and data summaries
Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory standards while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in formulation and/or manufacturing of food products or food ingredients
Knowledge, Skills, & Talents
Basic knowledge of ingredient chemistry, formulation techniques, and laboratory practices
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to technical audiences
Strong proficiency in MS Office programs, especially MS Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced R&D environment
Authorized to work in the United States
Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing sites, partners, or customers
Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing plant environments for up to six (6) hours per day
Ability to lift up to 50 lb. during course of normal work
Preferred Skills
Experience in formulation, processing, and testing of food products, including sensory evaluation
Experience in industrial scale food operations, especially baked goods
Understanding of stability testing and product evaluation methods
Experience working in cross-functional teams
Pay and Benefits
The estimated base pay range for this position is: $70,000 - $90,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, qualifications, skills and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program.
Vantage offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees, including:
Medical, HSA, dental, vision
Life and AD&D insurance
Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
Short- and long-term disability
EAP, identity theft protection
Paid time off, Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Equal Employment Opportunity
Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.
About Vantage
Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.
We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you’ll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here. For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage.
Enabling Tomorrow's Solutions Today
Vantage delivers natural solutions that enhance our customers' technical performance and marketing success. By combining cutting-edge surfactant chemistry, application expertise, and top-tier service, we help businesses thrive across diverse industries. With a robust portfolio of formulations, ingredients, and actives—built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats, and their derivatives—we focus on key markets including personal care, food, surface treatment technologies, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and industrial performance. Leveraging our vertically integrated raw material position, technical knowledge, and flexible processing capabilities, we create value by derivatizing fatty acids through alkoxylation and esterification—developing products that optimize customer applications. Our deep market insight ensures we proactively and competitively meet evolving needs. As a preferred supplier, we maximize industry expertise, innovative services, and specialized chemical blends to provide tailored solutions that set our customers apart.
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