Analytical Scientist

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

Overall Purpose: Help Sr. Analytical Scientist to manage all analytical needs for R&D and pilot plant operations

Main accountabilities:

• Help Sr. Analytical Scientist to manage analytical platforms and associated data analysis pipelines for R&D and QA/QC.
• Work with R&D and engineering teams to develop suitable analytical methods and delivery of quality results from analysis answering questions from protein characterization, flavor chemistry and product research efforts.
• Perform routine tests assigned by Sr. Analytical Scientist.
• Be a leader and holder of analytical data repository and work with project leads to support research projects.
• Communicate findings and work with R&D team to identify and execute analytical measurements.
• Maintain operational excellence and responsible for the analytical facility, including instrument maintenance, scheduling, user training and support.
• Responsible for LIMS.
• Mentor and train junior analytical research associate.

Knowledge and Experience:

Experience:

• Experience in working on analytical characterization of volatile and non-volatile chemistry in complex food matrices, such as protein, carbohydrate, and lipids.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, experience working in a cross-functional environment,
• strong communication and people skills to be able to successfully influence and collaborate with teams with diverse scientific backgrounds to implement analytical chemistry best practices for existing and planned future research efforts.
• Experience with LC/MS and GCMS instrumentation comfortable working with various instrument platforms and vendors.
• The ability to identify the appropriate analytical solution to a given problem through strong expertise in rheology, texture, sensory analysis, and chromatography methods.

Education:  

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Chemistry or related field with 2 years of food industry experience or MS with 5+ years of experience with food chemistry under industrial settings

Languages:

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English

Other skills and competencies:

• Expertise in scientific programming and analytical data base management software is a plus
• Experience managing, developing small molecule and proteomic data analysis
• Drive to establish and maintain scientific and operational excellence.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards

Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us