Dairy Applications Technologist

Symrise AG; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise AG in the United States is seeking a Dairy Application Technologist to deliver ingredient applications, formulation, and optimization to support dairy and dairy-based product development. The role focuses on bench and pilot plant formulation, ingredient screening, and translating customer needs into technical solutions with a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualified candidates have 2–5+ years in dairy or food applications, strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, and

Qualifications

• Degree in food science, dairy science, chemistry or related field.
• 2–5+ years in dairy or food applications/product development.
• Technical knowledge of ingredient functionality and processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute dairy applications/formulations using portfolio ingredients to demonstrate performance.
• Support developers, flavorists and project teams to move projects forward.
• Assist with product evaluations, shelf-life studies and technical troubleshooting.
• Document data, protocols and insights.
• Organize and maintain lab materials and supplies.

Skills

Dairy science

Ingredient functionality

Formulation troubleshooting

Pilot plant experience

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

SAP

CX

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science / Dairy Science / Chemistry

Associate’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

CX

MS Office

Job description

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Dairy Application Technologist - Dairy Applications in Food BU

We are seeking a Dairy application technologist to deliver ingredient application, formulation, and optimization to support customer needs in the dairy, dairy-based and adjacent categories. This role focuses on executing dairy formulation, screening ingredients, and supporting developers to identify solutions to customer and internal projects across a range of dairy systems in a fast-paced, customer-centric and collaborative environment.

This position requires a team member with practical knowledge and hands‑on experience in dairy applications, at both bench and pilot plant scale, and the ability to multitask under tight deadlines, independently and collaboratively.

Key Functions

• 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

Other Functions

• Support SBU on lab organization, shipping receiving, support other SBU as needed.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• 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.

Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of dairy science and ingredient functionality
• Experience in formulation troubleshooting and optimization
• Experience with pilot plant and commercial scale dairy operations (pasteurization, homogenization, fermentation, drying and et al)
• Knowledge of food safety systems (eg HACCP, GMP)
• Familiarity with analytic techniques (texture and rheology, moisture, viscosity, etc)
• Understanding of regulatory and labeling requirements

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment; demonstrated ability to self-motivate and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with a "sense of urgency".
• Good understanding of dairy science, protein and ingredient functionality
• Experience in formulation troubleshooting and optimization
• Experience with pilot plant and commercial scale dairy operations (pasteurization, homogenization, fermentation, drying and et al)
• Knowledge of food safety systems (e.g. HACCP, GMP)
• Familiarity with analytic techniques (texture and rheology, moisture, viscosity, etc)
• Understanding of regulatory and labeling requirements
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP and CX

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or any other basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business necessity.

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected annual salary range for this position is USD 73000.00 - USD 99000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.