Scientist

at  Corbion

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.
Corbion is seeking a strong Scientist and key member of the Ingredient Solutions team and the Functional Ingredients & Solutions business unit. The primary responsibilities of this role will be leading R&Ds enzyme characterization and biochemical analysis in addition to analytical evaluation of food ingredients.

Responsibilities:

• Play a key support role in enzyme biochemical analysis and research, help to build the enzyme analysis capabilities in RDA Lenexa lab.
• Work as a team member in a cross-functional team environment to support enzyme-related projects.
• Develop and implement enzyme analysis capabilities and procedures, provide technical insights and support to other RDA project teams, and help to strengthen RDA’s enzyme science and technology competencies.
• Support sales and Corbion customers for their needs in enzyme analysis, trouble-shooting, solution development, and trainings.
• Scan industry and academia for new enzyme analysis techniques and proactively propose potential opportunities for their use within Corbion
• Support the RDA team through analytical techniques regarding ingredient analysis and characterization to deliver both quality and cost effectiveness
• Be flexible in taking additional tasks as needed to support company’s business goals

Key Accountabilities:

• Competent in conducting all enzyme analysis, developing SOPs, and offering trainings.
• Capable of leading enzyme related projects and working with cross-functional teams
• Work and communicate effectively with all cross-functional team members. Help to promote RDA’s culture of team delivery.
• Be an active contributor in idea generation, root-cause analysis, and problem solving discussion.
• Work with external resources (such as universities or suppliers) to leverage their resources in technology and new product development.
• Offer support to different business functions (such as Sales, Technical Services, Marketing, Operations, etc.) on their needs for enzyme analysis and problem solving.
• Give trainings/presentations to internal and external customers or at conference/trade shows/seminar/etc.
• Be flexible in taking additional project/tasks as business needs
• Proficient in self learning and enrichment to bring new knowledge and skills to the organization

Requirements:

• For this function, we are looking for a well-trained enzyme biochemist. An understanding of various enzymes and their baking applications will be a plus.
• The person should be capable of conducting basic enzyme biochemical analysis, such as various enzyme activity assays, SDS-PAGE, HPLC, etc.
• A BS, MS, or PhD degree in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Food Science (or other equivalent discipline) with 5-7 years’ experience in related research labs. A good background in enzyme chemistry or biochemistry is required.
• Capable of executing a variety of benchtop analytical and instrumental techniques – HPLC, GC-MS, ICP, titrations, etc.
• A customer focus, drive for results/can-do mentality is a must. Capable of building trusted relationship with customers and stakeholders.
• Highly motivated self-starter/time-management, with the passion of driving for results.
• Strong people skills are a must with open and clear communication skills. Capable of working effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Good problem solving skills, capable of using tools in experimental design and statistical analysis
• May need to travel overnight up to 20%

• Play a key support role in enzyme biochemical analysis and research, help to build the enzyme analysis capabilities in RDA Lenexa lab.
• Work as a team member in a cross-functional team environment to support enzyme-related projects.
• Develop and implement enzyme analysis capabilities and procedures, provide technical insights and support to other RDA project teams, and help to strengthen RDA’s enzyme science and technology competencies.
• Support sales and Corbion customers for their needs in enzyme analysis, trouble-shooting, solution development, and trainings.
• Scan industry and academia for new enzyme analysis techniques and proactively propose potential opportunities for their use within Corbion
• Support the RDA team through analytical techniques regarding ingredient analysis and characterization to deliver both quality and cost effectiveness
• Be flexible in taking additional tasks as needed to support company’s business goal