Principal Scientist

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

 

Corbion has an exciting opportunity for an Analytical Research Principal Scientist, located at our Lenexa, KS site. Successful candidates will act as RD&A  primary resource in matters demanding expertise in organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry, conduct methods development and analytical testing in support of projects/customer requests, and ensure smooth operation of the RD&A analytical laboratories. Laboratory capabilities include instruments such as UV-VIS spectrometer, HPLC, GC, Atomic Absorption and Segmented Flow Analyzer.

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

1. Conduct methods development and complex qualitative and quantitative analytical testing in support of botanical raw material projects
2. Act as the organization’s primary resource in matters demanding knowledge in organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry
3. The activities described herein are representative of those required to be successful in this role:
   1. Develop new quantitative analytical methods of interest to assist with  development of research projects
   2. Implement established quantitative analytical methods and assays for in-house instrumentation --  both directly and by mentoring support staff
   3. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot multiple instrumentation directly and by instructing and mentoring support staff in these functions
   4. Identify technical information needs for project teams; plan, coordinate, and execute investigative programs; and provide technical assistance (such as analytical method reviews or auditing of contract laboratory data) to RD&A team members
   5. Prepare timely technical reports and other written communications that meet the highest standards of quality
   6. Present scientifically sound technical information and research findings to RD&A team members as well as project stakeholders
   7. Maintain knowledge of current industry issues, technical advances, and sampling/analytical technologies through review of current literature, participation in appropriate professional society conferences, and communication with leading researchers and regulatory personnel
   8. Supervise professional and support laboratory staff, ensuring maintenance of laboratory equipment and generation and reporting of high-quality analytical results
   9. Ensure development of and adherence to a Laboratory Quality Plan by all staff engaged in analytical work
   10. Ensure that appropriate QA/QC measures and SOPs are in place and periodically updated
   11. Manage relations with external advisory panels, as necessary
   12. Advise RD&A Senior Director on laboratory staffing levels and skills, training needs, job performance, laboratory organization, equipment needs, and other issues as appropriate
   13. Read, absorb, process, and communicate complex information
   14. Work at the office location or, during special projects, from a field location for extended periods
   15. Approximately 10-15%, domestic and international

 

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline; or Master’s degree in analytical chemistry or closely associated scientific discipline and six or more years of professional experience in analytical chemistry
• Strong verbal, written communication, data analysis, and statistical skills
• Ability to follow all safety procedures and wear safety equipment required at all Corbion locations, including those dictated by the facility
• Effectively manipulate analytical glassware and instrumentation, and stand for long periods while working at benchtops and external facilities

 

Preferred Skills

• Six or more years of experience supervising technical staff with evidence of effective leadership skills and professional experience directly involved in food and/or dietary supplement industry scientific research and/or technical studies
• Familiarity with flavor industry R&D, process development, manufacturing and stability testing a plus

About Corbion

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as