At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for an Innovation Process Developer. This hands-on role is ideal for someone passionate about process development, innovation, and collaboration across global teams to bring new flavor creations to life. You'll work in lab and pilot plant settings, scale up concepts, solve production challenges, and support technology development—with occasional travel to domestic and international sites.

What you’ll do

Work with cross-functional teams across global locations to implement new technologies and facilitate technology transfer. Provide technical input on new product development by evaluating ingredients and manufacturing methods. Contribute to the development and improvement of natural extract formulations with a focus on stability and flavor performance. Assist with troubleshooting and improving existing processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and quality enhancements. Operate pilot-scale equipment to support process scale-ups, optimization, and limited production runs. Participate in small-scale production efforts and generate samples for testing and customer evaluation. Support process documentation, including operating procedures, flow diagrams, and quality records. 

What you’ll bring

A degree in chemistry, food science, food engineering, or chemical engineering. Hands-on experience in a pilot plant, production, or lab setting—ideally with exposure to processes like spray drying, percolation, or distillation. Interest in process troubleshooting, innovation, and continuous improvement. Ability to translate experimental results into practical production solutions. Strong communication skills and comfort working both independently and within collaborative teams. Willingness and ability to travel to support project execution at various manufacturing sites. Familiarity with both upstream and downstream processing techniques is helpful.

What you’ll get

The chance to work on industry-leading flavor innovations in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. Exposure to a broad range of technologies and processes across multiple manufacturing platforms. Opportunities to contribute to global projects and travel for hands-on work with international teams. A role that balances creative problem-solving with practical, technical execution. Support for personal development and career growth within a global organization. A dynamic setting where your ideas and input are valued in shaping new solutions.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors: 

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications. 

The salary range for this position is $69,000 - $95,000.  Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.  

SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Hoffman Estates, IL and must reside in area or be willing to commute. 

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions. 

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. 

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