Research Scientist/Senior Scientist

Balchem Corporation

. Provide hands-on support to laboratory and pilot plant R&D functions, including extrusion, granulation, and fluidized bed operation .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in formulation chemistry, project management, and advanced analytical techniques, with a strong focus on product development and scale-up in regulated environments. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical findings effectively.

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Formulation Chemistry ExpertiseProject Management ExperienceDesign Of Experiments (DOE)Material Characterization TechniquesScale-Up Experience

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Hard Skills

Chemistry Bench SkillsMicroencapsulationSpray-DryingAgglomerationRumen-Protected Nutrient TechnologyData ManagementAnalytical SkillsPolymeric FormulationsEmulsions DevelopmentTechnical Execution

Soft Skills

Detail-Focused Working StyleCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

DSCRheologyMicroscopyTexture Analysis

Industry Keywords

Specialty ChemicalsFood IndustryNutraceuticalsPharmaceuticalsRegulated EnvironmentAnimal Feed Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide hands-on support to laboratory and pilot plant R&D functions, including extrusion, granulation, and fluidized bed operation
Use formulation chemistry expertise to create innovative products and improve existing formulations
Generate ideas to expand customer value and profits and differentiate Balchem from competitors
Use design of experiments (DOE) to explore multivariate design spaces
Document projects in an organized and transparent manner
Develop deep expertise in microencapsulation, spray-drying, agglomeration, and rumen-protected nutrient end-use technology
Act as project manager and anticipate challenges to keep projects moving forward
Review patent and technical literature and communicate external technology developments
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical problems
Interface with Supply Chain and Commercial teams
Represent Balchem in industry groups and trade associations
Publish articles, file patents, and present at industry association meetings
Support product scale-up, including infrequent travel to production sites
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Research Scientist: BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science or Food Science with 4+ years of experience
Senior Scientist: MS degree with 4+ years of experience or PhD degree with 1+ years of experience
Proven ability to be a safety champion in a process-related industry
Knowledge of safe behaviors, hazard reviews, SOPs, and appropriate PPE
Preferred professional experience in specialty chemicals, food, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical industries or suppliers to these industries
Mastery of chemistry bench skills
Knowledge of or experience with material characterization techniques, including DSC, rheology, microscopy, and texture analysis
Detail-focused working style
Ability to learn existing protocols and build new protocols
Track record of successful technical execution and publication in peer-reviewed journals or patents
Advanced analytical skills, including design of experiments (DOE)
Proficiency in data management and analysis using relevant tools and software
Preferred experience formulating products and associated material process steps
Preferred experience developing polymeric formulations, including emulsions
Knowledge of regulations pertaining to animal feed and experience working in a regulated environment
Proven track record of scale-up in an industrial setting
Project management experience from ideation to scale-up

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
Workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities
Work environment free of harassment and hostility