PR/123208 | Food Technologist (Manager & Staff)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive support to the application team in managing daily operations and project activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and externally to explore and develop new food application opportunities.
• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales to design and implement customer-focused programs, including sensory evaluations.
• Work alongside flavor chemists to identify gaps in the flavor portfolio and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
• Support sensory testing initiatives and contribute to data collection and analysis.
• Oversee inventory of raw materials and packaging supplies within the Flavor Application Laboratory.
• Ensure all lab equipment and tools are properly maintained and ready for use.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines, maintaining lab cleanliness, organization, and accurate documentation (e.g., formulation sheets, formula logs).
• Uphold strict confidentiality regarding lab results and proprietary information.
• Generate and contribute creative ideas to initiate or enhance food innovation projects.
• Monitor food trends and explore opportunities to integrate branded technologies into new applications.
• Assist in preparing marketing materials for customer demonstrations, including sell sheets, menus, tasting guides, brochures, signage, and presentations.
• Support flavor chemists in testing projects to assess flavor stability, visibility, and optimal usage in target applications.
• Stay current with scientific literature and apply insights to ongoing food development projects.
• Share relevant application insights with other departments to enhance cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in food applications; experience in savory applications is highly preferred.
• Culinary or bakery experience is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to listen actively and articulate ideas clearly.
• Proven ability to lead application and presentation projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Passionate about food innovation, with a creative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and resolve routine product issues