Applications Scientist

About the role

The Applications Scientist II will lead formulation of confectionary applications within the Glanbia Flavors portfolio, with deep hands-on expertise in gummies. This role partners cross-functionally with Flavor Creation, Sensory & Consumer Science, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to deliver best-in-class confectionary solutions across vitamin & mineral supplement applications, including gummies, chews, gels, and unique formats. The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of standard confection formulation, fortification with functional ingredients in a confection base, and flavor/ingredient interactions to enable rapid prototyping, robust shelf-life, and efficient commercialization to support our customers.

Responsibilities

• Follow basic GMP, Procedures, GLP Safety, Lab Records
• Develop confections, with emphasis on gummies, bases for screening and showcasing flavors
• Modify application formulas and flavor systems based on feedback
• Supports accounts in developing cost-effective, stable flavor solutions
• Reduce formula costs, evaluate raw materials
• Generate paperwork for customer projects including but not limited to tasting sheets, nutrition facts panel, and batch sheets
• Understand legal requirements for flavors and finished products
• Demonstrate sensory skills and flavor characteristics knowledge
• Independently complete projects and demos
• Communicate effectively with cross functionally and with sales
• Train & Mentor lab technicians
• Acts as technical liaison to the customer, including presentations & travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field
• Six years of experience in confectionary applications, including at least three years of hands-on gummy formulation experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

About Glanbia

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide

Company

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Contact Information

This opportunity will be based on site at our Sharonville, OH location.

What We Would Like to Offer You

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.