Job Description

As Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist, you will be a key technical leader in R&D and Solutions Innovation, a group within the Tate & Lyle Innovation & Commercial Development (ICD) Division and will play a key role to act as the center of product development process, including concept development, business case creation, product design and specifications, scale-up to manufacturing, and new product introduction to customers.

About You

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking to recruit a Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist, reporting to the Director R&D Texturant, R&D and Solutions Innovation, based in Chicago.

This is a varied role for a person who possess a strong chemistry / organic chemistry background and preferably worked in a food ingredients industry and possess a business centric mindset.

About Us

Tate & Lyle\'s purpose, Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food, inspires everything we do. Whether it\xe2\x80\x99s by making food and drink healthier and tastier; continuously improving how we work; promoting a safe working environment; or making a difference in our local communities, we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Be Doing

Work hands-on in the high throughput lab to conduct experiments for the development of new ingredients and to optimize existing products and processes.

• Participate in testing, installation, and commissioning activities of high throughput laboratory equipment.
• Develop and validate methods for characterization of ingredients.
• Develop, implement, and improve automated laboratory workflows.
• Work collaboratively with ICD platform teams in Chicago.

Lead modified starch manufacturing scale-up in APAC region.

• Occasional travel to throughout to conduct manufacturing trials.
• Develop experimental scale-up plans to lead trials.

Other

• Participate in global new product development teams.
• Lead new product development projects.
• Work closely with ICD project managers and platform leads to conduct voice-of-customer meetings within Asia-Pacific region.
• Support new product development initiatives for all of ICD platforms.

Specifically experienced in any of the areas of ingredient design from the following is desirable.

• Chemical modification or physical processing of food ingredients
• Tapioca and/or corn-based food ingredients knowledge
• Experience in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and its integration with laboratory workflows
• Experience in performing data science, data analysis, and data visualization using tools such as experimental design software or Power BI
• Knowledge / experience in software programming (C# and Python)

Location

This role is assigned to be based in our APAC HQ located at Biopolis, Singapore (Buona Vista / One North MRT)

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll have

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines and 3+ years of industrial experience, or an MS degree with 6+ years of industrial experience.

• Fluency in English
• Able to converse in a secondary language is an added plus (Mandarin, Thai, Bahasa) as this role interacts with Thailand, China, and Indonesia frequently.
• Deep experience in organic chemistry and analytical characterization is required.
• Broad knowledge and experience characterizing ingredients using a wide array of analytical techniques such as rheology and wet chemistry applications is required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and willingness to tackle problems independently by root cause analysis is required.
• Basic engineering knowledge, e.g. mechanical and electrical, experience in mechanical and instrument maintenance is required.
• Able to travel regionally and participate in early morning OR night calls with the US on a weekly basis.

What We Can Offer

• Base salary + Performance Bonus + flexible benefits
• Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
• Exposure to working for a multi-national organization.
• Opportunity to partner with various functional leaders globally.
• LinkedIn Learning
• Membership in Employee Resource Groups (Professional Women\xe2\x80\x99s Network, LGBTQ+, Black Employee Network, Veterans\xe2\x80\x99, Mental Health)
• Mental health and well-being support via Mental Health First Aiders & Employee Assistance Program
• Local volunteering opportunities (where applicable)

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Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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