Bakery Applications Scientist: Ingredient Innovation

Symrise AG

Teterboro (NJ)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 130,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Job summary

Symrise AG is seeking a Bakery Scientist to drive ingredient application development and provide technical expertise for bakery and adjacent categories. This role focuses on demonstrating the functionality and value of our ingredient portfolio in real-world applications, collaborating with account teams and customers to deliver solutions under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates have 3–8+ years in technical bakery formulation and can balance leadership with hands-on capabilities in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Food Science, Cereal Science, Chemistry, or related field.
3–8+ years of bakery or food applications/product development.
Technical knowledge of ingredient functionality and processing equipment used in the bakery industry.

Responsibilities

A. Develop and optimize bakery applications/formulations to showcase ingredient performance and support customer presentations.
B. Translate ingredient functionality into practical bakery solutions and lead new technology across the bakery platform.
C. Partner with commercial teams to support customer projects, including innovation and reformulation.
D. Provide technical recommendations on formulation, processing, and shelf-life optimization.
E. Document application data, protocols, and technical insights.
F. Stay current on market trends and translate into application opportunities.
G. Travel to customers as needed; host outside consultants or customers for Symrise visits.