Food Technologist

Our client is a global leader within flavors and ingredients. They are looking to add a Food Technologist to their East Coast Application team. The role will work with cross functional experts, sales, consumer insights and flavorists to support customers in developing new food products while showcasing the flavor and ingredient portfolio.

The role will be dedicated to sweet goods development. This will look at things such as cereals, bars, nutritional products and confectionery. Our client is a leader in flavors and have an extensive functional ingredients portfolio allowing them to offer rounded product solutions to their customers.

• Applies deep knowledge of flavor, functional foods and other ingredient technologies, emphasizing their performance in Sweet Goods and interactions within the food matrix.
• Under supervision, manages multiple projects and customer briefs, leading work stages and championing internal and external actions to meet project objectives.
• Prepares bench prototype formulations across diverse categories, including Bakery, Cereal, and Nutrition, with strong proficiency in food processing, unit operations, and material characterization techniques.
• Leads technical sessions and customer interactions, facilitating technical-to-technical discussions and collaborative problem-solving.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams (Technical, Sales, Marketing, Sensory) to leverage expertise and ensure successful project execution.
• Stays current on industry trends, new ingredient innovations, and customer product launches, utilizing nutritional labeling software and market insights.

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a laboratory, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or flavor industry setting preferred.
• Strong project management and record-keeping skills, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with proven customer-facing presentation abilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.