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# Job Opening: Food Application Scienctist II
- URL: https://www.flavorist.com/job-openings-food-application-scienctist-wanted-by-sensient/
- Published: 2026-03-04T03:01:23.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-04T11:36:47.000Z
- Author: Editor

**Job Title:** Application Scientist II  
**Location:** St. Louis, MO, US  
**Date Posted:** February 26, 2026  
**Category:** Research & Development  
**Job Type:** Full Time

### About the Role

Are you a curious and collaborative scientist who thrives on bringing ideas to life? At Sensient, a global leader in colors, flavors, and extracts, our Application Scientists are the vital link between our innovative R&D and the real-world products our customers create. In this role, you won't just work in a lab; you'll partner directly with customers to understand their vision and solve their product development challenges.

You will be part of a dynamic team that transforms food, personal care, and pharmaceutical products. Whether you are developing new flavors for a beverage, solving a texture issue for a savory product, or optimizing a color system for personal care, your scientific expertise and creative problem-solving will have a direct impact on market success. We are looking for a scientist who is ready to collaborate, innovate, and deliver results.

### Key Responsibilities

As an Application Scientist II, you will:

- **Partner with Customers:** Work side-by-side with clients in our labs and at their facilities to understand their goals and bring their product concepts to life.
- **Develop Innovative Solutions:** Apply your technical knowledge to solve formulation challenges, providing creative and effective solutions that align with customer needs across various industries.
- **Collaborate Cross-Functionally:** Engage with our internal Flavor Creation, Innovation, and Sensory teams to ensure the solutions we deliver are not only technically sound but also market-ready and impactful.
- **Drive Projects Forward:** Manage application projects from initial concept through to customer presentation and launch, ensuring timelines and objectives are met with scientific rigor and attention to detail.
- **Contribute Technical Expertise:** Stay current with industry trends and ingredient technologies, and share your insights to help shape future product development directions.

### What You'll Bring to the Team

- An advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field, or a Bachelor's degree with significant relevant industry experience.
- Hands-on experience in an applications lab, preferably within the food, beverage, personal care, or pharmaceutical sectors. Experience with flavors, colors, or extracts is a strong plus.
- A proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex scientific concepts to customers and cross-functional teams in a clear and actionable way.
- A strong sense of curiosity, analytical rigor, and meticulous attention to detail.
- A results-focused mindset with the initiative to drive projects to successful completion.

### Why Join Sensient?

At Sensient, your career is as bold and bright as you are. We are guided by "The Sensient Six" core values: being **Entrepreneurial, Customer-Focused, Collaborative, and Results-Driven**, while continuously seeking to **Develop Self and Others** and **Know Your Job**.

Sensient offers a collaborative environment where you can make a real difference. You will have the opportunity to:

- Work with cutting-edge ingredients and technologies.
- Collaborate with a global network of talented scientists.
- See your work directly influence products on store shelves.
- Grow your career along a defined path, with opportunities to advance to roles like Technical Service Manager or Technical Director.

### Ready to Apply?

If you are an intensely curious and collaborative scientist ready to apply your expertise in a customer-focused role, apply today.

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