Application Technologist

ADM; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

ADM North Ryde is seeking an Applications Technologist on a 12-month maternity contract to drive beverage product concepts and support for key accounts. You will maintain the laboratory, apply ingredients from the ADM portfolio, and work with PD&A, Flavour Creation, Sales and Marketing to deliver on-time projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on formulation, sensory evaluation, and providing technical support to the sales team and customers across ANZ beverage categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/Science.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong project leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Analytical thinking and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Follows GMP, ISO procedures and safety standards.
• Apply ADM ingredients to develop concepts and prototypes for customers.
• Maintain laboratory and ensure accuracy of documentation.
• Support sales teams by providing technical product information.
• Coordinate sample shipments and internal product evaluations.
• Collaborate with PD&A, Flavour Creation, Sales and Marketing to hit deadlines.
• Provide technical support to Key Account and Market Managers.
• Assist with flavour applications and stability testing.

Skills

F&B product development

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/Science

Job description

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an Applications Technologist in ADM, North Ryde as a 12-month maternity contractor. The job holder will be involved in the development of product concepts to support both customer driven and pro-active projects, maintaining the laboratory and supporting the sales team in delivering on expectations of key accounts primarily focusing on the Beverage categories.

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an Applications Technologist in ADM, North Ryde as a 12-month maternity contractor. The job holder will be involved in the development of product concepts to support both customer driven and pro-active projects, maintaining the laboratory and supporting the sales team in delivering on expectations of key accounts primarily focusing on the Beverage categories.

Your Responsibilities

• Follows basic GMP, ISO Procedures and Safety, Lab and/or other electronic record keeping tools and maintain superior safety and hygiene standards.
• Apply ingredients from across the ADM portfolio to develop innovative concepts, reformulate and prepare application prototypes for customers to demonstrate ADM product and ingredient capabilities.
• Be versed in the latest processing methods, packaging and stability of Beverage samples.
• Apply food technology knowledge into formula development, processing equipment, raw materials and flavour selection, routine analysis, sensory evaluation, taste panelling, etc.
• Demonstrates and maintains knowledge of ANZ beverage markets and industry relevant trends
• Conduct and coordinate internal product evaluation and sensory testing.
• Prepare detailed and accurate product information for customers using available IT tools and information sources. Provides accurate information for demo sheets/C of A’s and formulations
• Provide technical support to Key Account and Market Managers
• Collaborate with PD&A, Flavour Creation, Sales and Marketing teams to achieve on-time completion of tasks
• Maintain laboratory raw materials and consumables. Evaluates and recommends new sources of raw materials and laboratory tools.
• Trouble-shoot any issues regarding formulations/manufacturing procedures, etc. Makes recommendations and implements them based on research.
• Coordination of sample shipments with shipping department in accordance to customer/salesperson guidelines
• Performs multiple tasks daily by supporting multiple ACMs, Identifies higher priority needs and re-arranges daily workload of self and others.
• Represent the company at meetings, exhibitions, seminars and courses as required by management.
• Prepare regular reports on a weekly or monthly basis as required by management.
• Support the technical and application team who needs to provide technical support to the ADM Sales teams, distributors and its customers in ANZ regarding the application product issues that may be faced.
• Support customer developments by assisting the technical and application team who are providing application formulations and support the subsequent commercialisation of these products through involvement in plant trials if required.
• Maintain a database of prototype developments.
• Co-operate with Flavourists on the specific flavour requirements for applications the employee may be working on.
• Assist Portfolio with flavour application, the subsequent evaluation of these flavours and finished product stability testing from a flavour perspective.
• Assist Portfolio by identifying gaps and providing solutions. Work closely with Portfolio by providing information in regard to dosage, profile and suitability in application of the flavour collection

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, major in Food Technology/Science
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Well organized with ability to be a good project leader and strong team player
• High level of analytical thinking with strong self-initiative
• High ethical standards and integrity, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with ease
• High adaptability
• Be innovative and think beyond the box to identify solutions and initiatives
• Passion for Food trends

IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Req/Job ID

113369BR