Sr. Beverage Applications Technologist

About the role

The position offers you, an experienced Beverage Development Professional, the opportunity to join Synergy Flavors, one of the leading international suppliers of flavor and ingredients to the global food and beverage industry. You will be able to work with a team of technologists that have developed some of the market leading beverage products you see in stores today.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and optimize finished product formulations using various flavor delivery systems
• Have ability to reverse engineer finished products from label declaration and nutrition panels
• Possess thorough understanding of finished product batching and processing
• Possess general flavor knowledge
• Stay current with new ingredients, flavors trends and changes to industry standards
• Provide technical support to customers during demos and presentations with account managers
• Lead cross functional teams and key accounts to create demos and presentations
• Provide technical support at plant trials and production runs for customers
• Participate in routine taste panels
• Understands the background of incoming requests
• Led projects independently in terms of planning, analysis, and communication
• Able to solve complex problems; capable of collecting information from various sources both internal and external
• Able to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or other applied science
• 7 or more years of application lab experience in beverage product development
• A strong background in carbonated soft drinks or juices and/or experience running a Microthermics is a plus
• The ability to work accurately, quickly and with good laboratory practices across multiple projects within the day / week
• The ability to take a beverage product from conception through development to commercialization
• 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
• The ability and interest to interact directly with customers or travel with Account Managers

Qualifications

• A positive attitude
• A team player
• Engaging

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Broad understanding of Synergy business
• Mentor and coach junior employees

Benefits

Our commitment to our people includes competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry.

Pay

$82,000 - $110,500

Schedule

Not specified