Applications Manager, Food Science & Color Solutions

SharpAtoms; Dallas (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SharpAtoms in North Carolina is seeking an Applications Manager to lead a team of Applications Specialists and Food Scientists in a hands-on lab environment, bridging R&D with Technical Sales to deliver color-matching solutions for food and beverage clients.

You will drive product trials, deliver technical presentations and workshops, manage GMP/SQF compliance, and guide cross-functional onboarding while shaping innovative formulation and testing programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in the food & beverage industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science (or related field).
• Strong track record in product development, formulation, analytical methods, and application testing.
• Excellent technical communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Applications Specialists and Food Scientists in a hands‑on lab environment.
• Partner with Technical Sales to execute customer projects for color matching, stability testing, and troubleshooting.
• Drive product trials, technical presentations, workshops, and industry trade show demos.
• Oversee project tracking, lab compliance, GMP/SQF standards, and cross‑functional technical onboarding.

Skills

Leadership

Technical communication

Product development

Formulation

Analytical methods

Application testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

SharpAtoms in North Carolina is seeking an Applications Manager to lead a team of Applications Specialists and Food Scientists in a hands-on lab environment, bridging R&D with Technical Sales to deliver color-matching solutions for food and beverage clients.

You will drive product trials, deliver technical presentations and workshops, manage GMP/SQF compliance, and guide cross-functional onboarding while shaping innovative formulation and testing programs.