Tate & Lyle

Scientist - Chemical / Physical Transformation

Tate & Lyle$75K — $90K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; may be working towards a professional qualification.
  • Hands on experience in organic chemical transformations for food ingredients.
  • Developing knowledge of product/process development methodologies in food and beverage industry.
  • Able to communicate technical and non-technical information within the team.
  • Works under general supervision, seeking guidance when needed.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing and executing experiments for product development and process research.
  • Support data analysis and summarize findings for project reports.
  • Maintain research equipment and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
  • Document research activities accurately and uphold company standards.
  • Participate in team meetings to discuss progress and collaborate on solutions.
  • Prepare materials for presentations to communicate research outcomes.
  • Contribute to intellectual property development through patents and publications.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • Paid time off package including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • 401K with company match
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more!
  • Employee Resource Groups supporting various communities.
Full Job Description

About the Role: 

The Scientist – Chemical & Physical Transformation contributes advanced technical expertise to support R&D projects, focusing on utilizing comprehensive knowledge to drive scientific innovation and problem-solving within the team.  This role supports new product development and process improvement initiatives to ensure high standards of research quality and compliance. 

 

Accountabilities: 

  • Assist in the design and execution of experiments to support new product development and process research, ensuring accurate data collection and documentation. 

  • Support data analysis efforts, summarizing findings and contributing to reports for review by senior colleagues and project leaders. 

  • Maintain research equipment and ensure that experiments are conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory guidelines. 

  • Document all research activities and findings accurately, adhering to company standards for record-keeping and data integrity. 

  • Participate in team meetings to discuss project progress, share insights, and collaborate on problem-solving. 

  • Assist in preparing materials and data for presentations, supporting the communication of research outcomes within the team. 

  • Support intellectual property development within the team by contributing to patents, publications and technical presentations. 

  • Progresses personal capabilities and engagement.

  • Lives T&L Values (put the customer first, empower our people win as one, create a better future)

  • Demonstrates and fosters T&L foundational elements (safety, integrity, respect)

 

Skills / Core Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; may be working towards a professional qualification. 

  • Hands on experience in organic chemical transformations for food ingredients (e.g. starch modification, sweetener development and evaluation, hydrocolloid characterization and modification, or natural fiber extraction and characterization). 

  • Developing knowledge of methodologies, processes, practices, and common issues of product / process development within the food and beverage industry. 

  • Able to convey straightforward technical and non-technical information to audiences that generally understand the subject matter. Communication is normally within the team and closely related teams. 

  • Primarily focuses on providing support to the team. 

  • Able to work under general supervision, with some guidance from a competent professional or manager needed from time to time. 

 

 

Preferred skills: 

  • M.S. or Ph.D. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or Polymer Chemistry with significant experience in the food and beverage, pharma, flavor, nutraceutical, or chemical industry 

  • Subject matter expertise and hands on experience in commercialization of specialty food ingredients. 

  • Hands on experience in physical processing of food ingredients including crystallization, filtration, complex chromatography, drying techniques, and granulation/agglomeration, structural characterization, emulsions, and rheological characterization. 

  • Experience in stage gate and project management. 

  • Data management and visualization. 

What we can offer you

Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency. When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law.

The salary range for this position is: $75,000 - $90,000.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverages

  • Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave

  • 401K with company match

  • Company paid life insurance

  • Additional benefits at not cost to employee such as:  Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more!

In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle.  We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities.

About Tate & Lyle

Tate & Lyle is a British multinational food and beverage ingredients company headquartered in London, England. The company was founded in 1921 and operates in over 30 countries worldwide. Tate & Lyle produces a range of sweeteners, texturants, and stabilizers for the food and beverage industry. The company's products are used in a variety of applications, including beverages, dairy, bakery, and confectionery. Tate & Lyle is committed to sustainability and has set targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and waste. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.
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