Dairy Applications Scientist – Formulation & Innovation

EMEA3 Recruitment; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise seeks a Dairy Application Technologist to deliver ingredient applications and optimization across dairy systems in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will formulate with portfolio ingredients, support developers, and help drive projects from concept to demonstrations.

The role requires 2–5+ years in dairy/food R&D, knowledge of ingredient functionality, and experience with pilot plant operations. Occasional travel to customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor's or Master's degree in food science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of experience in dairy or food applications/product development.
• Technical knowledge of ingredient functionality and processing equipment used in the dairy industry.

Responsibilities

• Execute dairy applications/formulations using portfolio ingredients to demonstrate ingredient performance, support customer presentations, technical workshops, and product demonstrations.
• Support developers, flavorists, and project team to moving projects forward and delivering ingredients solutions on timeline.
• Assist with product evaluations, shelf-life study, and technical trouble shooting exercises as needed.
• Document application data, protocols, and technical insights.
• Organize and maintain lab materials and supplies needed for smooth operations.
• Stay current on market trends and translate into application opportunities.
• Travel to customers as needed. Host outside consultants or customers for Symrise visits as needed.

Skills

Dairy science

Ingredient functionality

Formulation troubleshooting

Pilot plant operations

Texture & rheology analysis

Food safety systems

Regulatory labeling knowledge

MS Office

SAP

CX

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Dairy Science or Chemistry

Tools

SAP

CX

Job description

Symrise seeks a Dairy Application Technologist to deliver ingredient applications and optimization across dairy systems in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will formulate with portfolio ingredients, support developers, and help drive projects from concept to demonstrations.

The role requires 2–5+ years in dairy/food R&D, knowledge of ingredient functionality, and experience with pilot plant operations. Occasional travel to customer sites is expected.