Application Technologist - Dairy

Givaudan; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Family leave

401k with high matching

Job summary

Givaudan in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Food Applications Specialist to develop and refine flavored dairy products. You will translate customer insights into flavor formulations and support sensory evaluations with collaborative teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 2+ years in a lab/pilot plant. You will work onsite, contributing to data-driven product improvements and scale-up activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• 2+ years in a food applications lab, pilot plant, production, or related area.
• Understanding of most food ingredients when used in application.
• Experience with the most common flavor reactions/interactions in common food products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine flavored food prototypes that meet project goals and ensure quality.
• Participate in flavor and sensory evaluations; interpret feedback for formulation improvements.
• Prepare samples and presentations for customer visits; communicate sensory/technical aspects.
• Operate pilot plant and processing equipment to support development and validation.

Skills

Tasting skills

Flavor description

Sensory analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field

Tools

Pilot plant equipment

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Dairy is a traditional category, largely dictated by local consumer preferences. That plays to our strengths as a worldwide company, embedded in national cultures. In dairy we cover the full spectrum of frozen and fluid products: from dairy drinks, yogurt and ice cream to instant and chilled desserts, cream cheese, and spreads. Historically, in main dairy products such as yogurt and ice cream, practically every country has its own leading brands.

Reporting to the Technical Manager - Dairy, you will be onsite in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will contribute to the successful development of customer-focused food products by proposing flavor and formulation solutions. These solutions will respond to defined project needs and consumer insights. Apply technical expertise and analytical reasoning to enhance product performance and flavor selection, ensuring accuracy in data management. Support product scale-up and pilot processing activities through the operation of pilot plant and processing equipment.

Product Development

• Develop and refine flavored food prototypes that meet internal and customer project goals, ensuring product quality and delivery.
• Participate in flavor and sensory evaluations, interpret feedback to recommend formulation improvements, and ensure understanding of desired outcomes.
• Contribute to customer-facing activities such as tasting sessions and technical discussions, explaining product characteristics, and supporting decision collaboratively.
• Operate pilot plant and processing equipment, including systems such as shear mixer, homogenizer and OMVE equipment, to support product development, process validation, and customer projects.

Food Experience

• Translate customer feedback and market trends into technical adjustments that enhance sensory experience and product differentiation.
• Prepare samples and presentations for customer visits, explaining sensory and technical aspects.
• Collaborate with peers to exchange insights on consumer preferences and sensory innovation, contributing to a data-informed culture of improvement.

Team Partnership and Learning

• Tasting skills and ability to describe the flavor profile of the product and provide direction to flavorists for flavor modifications
• Participate in safety training sessions and follow established EH&S guidelines in daily activities.
• Demonstrate practical understanding of dairy processing and pilot production environments.

You?

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field
• 2+ years of experience in a food applications lab, pilot plant, production, or related area
• Understanding of most food ingredients when used in application
• Experience with the most common flavor reactions/interactions in common food products

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Family Leave, and a High Matching 401k.

Education and experience partly determine Job Title and Base Salary, with our compensation program guidelines determining them. Target pay is $65-$75k per year.

#LI-Onsite

Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.