The Applications Technologist position in Nutrition specializes in the development of a wide variety of finished goods in the health and wellness, sports and protein category with the some guidance from a senior member of the team

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Optimize nutrition based formulations with understanding of processing parameters and writing production formulas
• Formulating with both dairy and alternative proteins is required and knowledge of powder (RTM) and ready to drink formulations.
• Utilize flavor knowledge to select best flavor for each application and work closely with flavor creation team to optimize flavors when needed
• Work collaboratively with sales and marketing presentations and demos for customers
• Provide technical support on customer calls
• Participate in routine taste panels
• Keep up-to-date on technologies, science and trends related to the flavor industry as well as health and wellness, sports nutrition, whey protein and alternative proteins categories
• Maintain organized and efficient laboratory equipment and environment.

Requirements:

• BS degree or higher in Food Science or other applied science
• 0-3 years of experience in product development with flavor industry experience preferred
• Experience with functional ingredient in health and wellness applications
• Ability to work accurately, quickly and with good laboratory practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely
• Candidate must possess good documentation skills and be adept at working within programs such as Excel, Word & assorted databases.
• Knowledge of recipes, basic mixing and blending skills and the ability to follow formulations precisely is required.
• Soft skills: we are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a team player, engaging and able to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively.