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Sensient Technologies

Beverage Application Scientist I

Sensient Technologies, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, us, 60179

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Overview Finding the right opportunity means discovering a role where your curiosity is encouraged, your work makes a difference, and your growth matters. If you enjoy working hands-on in a lab environment, collaborating with experienced professionals, and exploring the possibilities of flavor, this role may be right for you.

Beverage Application Scientist I

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Sensient Technologies

offers you the chance to play an essential role in bringing flavor concepts to life. This is a full-time, on-site position based in our laboratory, where you’ll support both internal development and customer-driven projects.

What you’ll do

Prepare sample formulas and assist senior scientists in application testing and development

Manage smaller projects and adjust existing formulas to meet project requirements

Fulfill flavor sample requests and organize raw materials and supplies

Maintain a clean, efficient lab environment while following safety and testing protocols

Operate benchtop lab equipment and perform basic lab calculations

Participate in sensory panels, prototype evaluations, and customer workshops

Help manage and maintain the flavor library and support pilot production runs

What you’ll bring

A degree in science or related field with some experience in laboratory or food environments

Strong attention to detail and an ability to manage your time effectively

Comfort working on your feet for extended periods and occasionally lifting moderate weights

A collaborative mindset and clear communication skills with team members

A desire to learn and develop new skills in the flavor and beverage application space

Ability to follow lab protocols, maintain accurate documentation, and stay organized

Familiarity with basic lab equipment and a willingness to support ongoing team needs

What you’ll get

Practical lab experience and hands-on exposure to beverage product development

Opportunities to participate in customer interactions and collaborative innovation sessions

Support from experienced scientists and a team that values your contributions

A clean, structured, and learning-focused work environment

The chance to travel occasionally with team members for customer-related work

Insight into the full process of flavor creation, testing, and application

A company culture built on quality, creativity, and continuous improvement

About Sensient Sensient Technologies Corporation

is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors :

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

The salary range for this position is

$63,250 - $84,325 . Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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