Applications Scientist - Bakery & Dairy

MANE; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

MANE is seeking a Bakery & Dairy Applications Scientist for its Sweet Goods Team in Lebanon, Ohio. This role involves creating bakery and dairy application demonstrations using MANE flavors and technologies, managing technical projects, and establishing cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Food Science or Nutrition and over 10 years of product development experience in dairy & bakery. Enjoy a culture focused on employee well-being and a generous benefits package including PTO and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of dairy & bakery product development experience.
• Strong process-oriented background & management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects for MANE bakery & dairy customers.
• Build application prototypes utilizing MANE flavors & technologies.
• Support Sales by presenting MANE capabilities to customers.

Skills

Formulation expertise

Project management

Experimental design skills

Customer interactions

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Food Science or Nutrition

Job description

MANE is a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor and Fragrance. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “We capture what moves.”

We have an exciting opportunity to hire a Bakery & Dairy Applications Scientist for our Sweet Goods Team at the Development Center in Lebanon, Ohio! The Sweet Goods Scientist will be responsible for creating dairy & bakery-related application demonstrations using Mane flavors & technologies. The Scientist will choose the best flavors & technologies providing customer-winning solutions. This position offers the unique opportunity to execute on technical matters while establishing cross‑functional teams & presenting / interfacing with external customers to support Sales initiatives. The position offers high visibility & the ability to highlight your technical prowess & creativity. A strong process‑oriented background & management skills will be critical for success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure laboratory activities meet/exceed technical, safety, and efficiency goals. Responsible to manage technical projects for MANE bakery & dairy customers. Ensure all project parameters (Project timeline, Regulatory constraints, pricing & technical merit) are achieved.
• Responsible to build technically sound application prototypes utilizing MANE flavors & technologies. Provide input to Flavorist & Research & Development teams to create the best possible customer showings.
• Responsible to choose best flavor selections for application purposes. You will directly choose flavor selections & provide feedback to Flavorists & Commercial partners.
• Responsible for organizing cross‑functional & global teams to solve flavor & food applications challenges.
• Support Sales initiatives by presenting MANE capabilities at customers &/or at targeted technical / commercial conferences.
• Responsible to support Library initiatives & strategic Research & Development projects.
• Responsible for cross‑training staff members & learning to create all ranges of applications in a food environment.
• Responsible for identifying new capabilities, technologies & introduction into the laboratory environment.
• Remain current with advances in application processes, commercial dynamics & competitor products / technologies.
• Liaison with external vendors to improve application bases & knowledge of new application introductions.
• Motivated to win business through success with projects and meeting customer needs.
• Self‑Starter – Actively seeks new and better ways to perform duties.
• Proficient technical skills with formulation, raw materials, flavors, and product processing.
• Proficient experimental design skills, market product knowledge and competitive intelligence.
• Proficient with Customer interactions and presentations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Food Science or Nutrition; combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of dairy & bakery product development experience.

MANE offers industry‑leading benefits including a generous PTO plan. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year‑end shutdown, annual and bi‑weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more. MANE is known for having a culture that focuses on our employees and their well‑being. See for yourself why our employees love working at MANE!