COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,300 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

Balchem is seeking a uniquely talented and intellectually curious Senior Scientist to join our Faribault, Minnesota based R&D team. This is a high-impact role for a self-directed individual who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, brings energy and initiative to their work, and is motivated to pursue scientific understanding applied to process and materials engineering. If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the future of powder technology and grow with a company that’s expanding rapidly, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

As a key contributor, you’ll lead and support innovation in the development of microencapsulated, agglomerated, and granulated products across a broad spectrum of application spaces—including meats, bakery, snacks, bars, beverages, supplements, nutraceuticals, and animal nutrition. You’ll work at the interface of materials science and process development, translating technical insights into scalable solutions that meet real-world market needs.

This role demands both project management and hands-on execution. You’ll manage projects from concept through commercialization, driving them through Balchem’s formal stage gate process and engaging leadership to ensure alignment and success. Your ability to internally market ideas, build cross-functional consensus, and lead with scientific credibility will be essential.

You’ll collaborate across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, sales, analytical labs, and other R&D teams, generating data at lab, pilot, and commercial scales. The working environment spans office, laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing settings, and includes business travel to support plant trials and cross-site initiatives.

Technically, you’ll work with a diverse set of advanced processing technologies including spray drying, fluid bed drying, extrusion, encapsulation, complexation, and reactive chemistry. You’ll conduct lab-scale and bench-top experiments, qualify new raw materials, and contribute to the continuous improvement of full-scale processes and products.You’ll be empowered to take ownership, explore new ideas, and make a lasting impact in a company that values innovation, agility, and scientific excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote safety protocols; model safe behavior and champion Balchem’s safety programs.
• Lead multiple R&D projects from concept to commercialization using formal stage gate processes.
• Design and execute experiments; analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings effectively.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Drive innovation by contributing new product ideas and technical solutions and developing prototype examples.
• Support product development in formulation, application, process design, and specification creation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other R&D teams to support launches and resolve product/process issues.
• Conduct and report on pilot-scale trials; operate pilot plant equipment.
• Support scale-up to commercial production, including equipment and process adjustments.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to materials, equipment, or processing.
• Maintain thorough documentation to support IP filings and future reference.
• Prepare presentations and reports for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA).
• Travel up to 10–20% as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or related field required with 4-7 years industry experience or advanced degree with 3-5 years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of food and dietary supplement GMPs preferred.
• Proven project management experience in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Applies scientific principles to novel situations.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; quick to learn new software tools.

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Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.