Senior Technologist, Taste Applications, Beverages, North America (Princeton, NJ)

dsm-firmenich; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Recognition programs and incentives

Job summary

At dsm-firmenich, a Senior Technologist – Beverages is sought to lead flavor applications and collaborate with customers, flavorists, sales, and insights teams. The role emphasizes working on innovative beverage concepts, scale-up processes, and market-driven product development.

The candidate will mentor junior professionals, manage multiple projects, and stay ahead of industry trends while building strong networks across the technical community in a fast-paced, science-led environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related scientific discipline with 7+ years beverage industry experience, or a Master’s with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Proven expertise in beverage formulation, flavor application, and technical troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing beverage applications and supporting commercialization activities.
• Familiarity with pilot plant equipment and scale-up processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills for customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage flavor applications and technical support across diverse beverage projects.
• Design and execute complex initiatives, developing beverage application bases and innovative concepts showcasing our flavors, ingredients, and technologies.
• Participate in the technical selling team to strengthen customer relationships and mentor junior professionals.
• Manage project briefs, champion actions to achieve objectives, and lead customer work sessions and technical presentations.
• Apply expertise in beverage flavors, ingredients, formulations, and processes while building a strong network across the technical community.
• Maintain knowledge of customer strategies, brands, and products while staying informed on industry trends, ingredients, and emerging technologies.

Skills

Beverage formulation

Flavor application

Technical troubleshooting

Project management

Communication/presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Pilot plant equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/related

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage flavor applications and associated technical support across diverse beverage projects.
• Design and execute complex initiatives, developing beverage application bases and innovative concepts showcasing our flavors, ingredients, and technologies.
• Participate in the technical selling team to strengthen customer relationships and mentor junior professionals.
• Manage project briefs, champion actions to achieve objectives, and lead customer work sessions and technical presentations.
• Apply expertise in beverage flavors, ingredients, formulations, and processes while building a strong network across the technical community.
• Maintain knowledge of customer strategies, brands, and products while staying informed on industry trends, ingredients, and emerging technologies.

We Bring

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement through innovation and initiative.
• A customer-first environment working with leading brands and industry experts.
• A science-led company where creativity and innovation drive what’s next.
• A collaborative culture where your ideas, expertise, and voice matter.
• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs.

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline with 7+ years of beverage industry experience, or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven expertise in beverage formulation, flavor application, and technical troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing beverage applications and supporting commercialization activities.
• Familiarity with pilot plant equipment and scale-up processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills for customer-facing and cross-functional interactions.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and primary work location. Salary $115,000 - $128,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

Location: Princeton, NJJoin a collaborative technical team at the forefront of beverage innovation. As a Senior Technologist – Beverages, you’ll partner with customers, flavorists, sales teams, and consumer insights experts to create exciting beverage solutions that bring our flavors, ingredients, and technologies to life. This role offers the opportunity to shape customer success, influence innovation, and grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Location: Princeton, NJJoin a collaborative technical team at the forefront of beverage innovation. As a Senior Technologist – Beverages, you’ll partner with customers, flavorists, sales teams, and consumer insights experts to create exciting beverage solutions that bring our flavors, ingredients, and technologies to life. This role offers the opportunity to shape customer success, influence innovation, and grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.