Senior/Principal Separation Scientist
David Protein · New York City · $150,000–$175,000 (stated in the posting)
Company:
Epogee is a food science and lipid chemistry company developing novel structured lipids for the food industry. Our flagship ingredient, EPG® (esterified propoxylated glycerol), is a patented fat alternative with 92% fewer calories than traditional fats. EPG can be used in a wide variety of food applications (e.g., frying and baking, as well as confectionery and snack applications).
About the Role
Epogee is seeking a Principal Separation Scientist to join our analytical team, with a focus on HPLC and GC method development and execution in support of R&D discovery workstreams.
You will be the analytical “source of truth” to provide objective data to multiple simultaneous workstreams. A core part of the role is judgment: knowing what level of analytical rigor a given project actually needs, and recommending methods accordingly — whether that's fast directional data or a fully validated, regulatory-grade method. You'll also be integrating the latest AI tools to supercharge your work, from basic data analysis to supporting innovation with rapid iteration. This is a hands-on, laboratory-focused role for someone who wants to grow their career by deepening their technical knowledge of working with analytical equipment. You'll report to the Director of R&D, work alongside another member of the analytical team, and collaborate with scientists across the broader R&D group.
Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and execute HPLC and GC/GC-MS methods for lipid and other molecular characterization, analyte quantitation, and impurity profiling
- Support multiple discovery workstreams, coordinating closely with other team members
- Recommend analytical approaches based on project stage and business need
- Independently troubleshoot instrumentation, methods, and data anomalies
- Support method validation, gauge R&R, and documentation for regulatory submissions (EFSA, US GRAS, Health Canada)
- Continually grow your expertise by expanding into additional analytical techniques as needed, including rheology and benchtop NMR
- Maintain rigorous documentation and data integrity standards
- Partner with instrument vendors and service providers on qualification and maintenance
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on HPLC and GC experience, ideally in food, lipid, or pharma chemistry
- Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot instrumentation and methods
- Strong judgment on matching analytical rigor to project stage and business need — comfortable moving fast when speed matters and being exacting when the situation calls for it
- Detail-oriented with excellent documentation habits
- Experience with rheology and/or benchtop NMR, or willingness to cross-train
- Experience integrating AI tools into scientific or lab workflows
- Enjoys hands-on lab work and wants to grow a career at the bench
- Comfortable working closely within a small, cross-functional team
Benefits
- This is a full-time, in-office role based in New York City. We work onsite five days a week- when the culture fits, it is fun to be in the office together.
- Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year, inclusive of bonus.
- Company equity options.
- 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance.
- 401(k) with 4% match.
- Additional perks, such as covered gym expenses.
- Substantial and required PTO.