The Principal Research Chemist will be responsible for assisting in the design, preparation, and characterization of new digestion-resistant soluble fiber ingredients and/or texturizing fiber ingredients.

Core Responsibilities:

• Apply chemistry, biochemistry, and understanding of dietary/bulking fibers and/or texturizing fibers in the commercialization of new ingredients
• Conduct fiber synthesis/preparation and characterization protocols, work with Analytical Science subject matter experts for specialized analyses
• Collaborate with Application and Sensory team members to assess fiber compositions for commercial suitability.
• Work in a safe manner in all aspects of the work environment such as laboratory and office settings.
• Record and document all stages of R&D work, operate within Knowledge Management and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Prepare reports and presentations

Qualified candidates will have:

• M.S/B.S. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field with 5 to 8+ years’ experience in with a pplied knowledge in synthetic organic and/or ingredient synthesis techniques.
• Preferred experience with ingredient development of dietary/texturizing fibers.
• Experience with fiber characterization including chemical linkage analysis, in vitro digestibility analysis techniques, and prebiotic compounds is desired.
• Experience in the formulation and performance attributes of bulking agents and soluble fibers is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information to internal and external customers (both domestic and international) in a clear, focused, and concise manner
• Ability to drive for results and work within appropriate guardrails and time/resource constraints. Ability to anticipate needs and advance projects and workflows.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country

Ingredion is a leading global ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

We turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into ingredients that make crackers crunchy, candy sweet, yogurt creamy, lotions and creams silky, plastics biodegradable and tissues softer and stronger. Our innovative ingredient solutions help customers stay on trend with simple ingredients and gluten-free or high-fiber foods that appeal to today's consumers.

Grounded in our values of Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly and Owner's Mindset, we employ approximately 11,000 employees around the world. Our customers operate in more than 120 countries and represent 60 diverse sectors, including food, beverage, paper and corrugating, brewing and other industries.