Confections Applications Lead: Gummies & Chocolate

Brookside Flavors and Ingredients; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookside Flavors and Ingredients is seeking a Confections Application Technician in Addison, Illinois. This role involves leading innovative confectionery product development and serving as a technical expert. Responsibilities include customer-facing support, conducting trials, and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Science and a strong background in confectionery systems. The position offers opportunities for travel and collaboration across various teams to meet strategic business objectives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of confectionery product development or applications experience.
• Strong experience with gummies, licorice, chocolate, and related systems.
• Knowledge of chocolate processing and coating technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of confectionery applications for clients.
• Serve as technical liaison on formulation and compliance.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and assess product performance.

Skills

Confectionery product development

Formulation techniques

Customer liaison

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brookside Flavors and Ingredients is seeking a Confections Application Technician in Addison, Illinois. This role involves leading innovative confectionery product development and serving as a technical expert. Responsibilities include customer-facing support, conducting trials, and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Science and a strong background in confectionery systems. The position offers opportunities for travel and collaboration across various teams to meet strategic business objectives.