Technologist, Technical Service, Batter Breading/Savory Apps US/CAN

Ingredion Incorporated; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Englewood, CO is seeking a Technologist - Technical Service for Batter Breading/Savory Applications to provide expert support to customers and internal teams across Western Region.

You will develop food formulations and prototypes, conduct pilot plant and lab benchtop work following GMP, and help manage existing product lines while exploring new opportunities. Travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• Laboratory, pilot plant, and benchtop experience in the food industry is highly desirable.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for formulation development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to present technical information.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across a broad range of food applications for internal and external customers.
• Build knowledge of technologies, product functionalities, and their applications in food categories.
• Support demo/prototype development and validation of products and capabilities.
• Support customer and business development projects and initiatives, adapting to prioritization.
• Conduct pilot and production scale trials in Food Pilot Plant or customer facilities.
• Perform qualification and testing to support product line management and launches.
• Develop tools for growth platform initiatives to drive business growth.
• Collaborate with management and teams to identify formulation challenges and develop innovative ideas.
• Interact with technical service, growth platform leaders, and sales in US/Canada.
• Support assigned accounts and customer projects.

Skills

Lab experience

Pilot plant experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

B.S in Food Science/Food Engineering/Chemical Engineering

Job description

About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
Location: Englewood, CO
Workplace type: Hybrid- 4 days/week on-site & 1 day/week remote
As a Technologist - Technical Service, Batter Breading/Savory Applications, you will provide technical support and expertise to customers for a broad range of food and beverage applications. The Technologist will work closely with our go-to-market team (Sales, Business Development, Marketing, etc.) to support accounts within our Western Regional (Englewood, CO) Technical Service team and our business initiatives for our growth platform products. Assist with managing existing product line, develop new products, and create customer-valued solutions. You will be responsible for developing food formulations and prototypes for various customer and business initiatives on pilot plant and lab benchtop scale utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices. You will also perform research-related duties as needed/assigned; support internal and external customer requests; and execute analytical testing, including documenting results and preparing technical reports with guidance from the manager.

This role will report to the Project Leader, T&H, US/CAN

What You Will Do

• Provide technical support across a broad range of food applications, applying product and application knowledge to identify solutions for internal and external customers with an emphasis on B&B/Savory applications.
• Build knowledge of the company’s technologies, product functionalities, and their application in customer products and different food categories.
• Support demo/prototype development and application validation work to promote our products and capabilities.
• Support customer and business development projects and initiatives, shifting priorities as needed and delivering on time.
• Conduct pilot and production scale trials in our Food Pilot Plant and/or at customers’ facilities.
• Conduct qualification and application testing to support product line management of existing line product and new product launches.
• Perform work needed to provide tools for our growth platform initiatives, contributing to business growth and continuity.
• Work with direct manager & Technical service team to identify formulation challenges, solve problems, and develop innovative ideas.
• Interact with Technical service team, research/growth platform leaders, key technology functions, sales and business development in US/Canada.
• Support assigned accounts and customer projects with these accounts.
• Support fry lab/pilot plant management specifically for oil fryers, air fryers and impingement oven maintenance and up-keep.

What You Will Bring

• B.S in Food Science/Food Engineering/Chemical Engineering with 0 to 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Previous laboratory, pilot plant, and benchtop experience in the food industry highly desired.
• Knowledge of common food applications/processes, food ingredient functionality, and ingredient interactions.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills required for food formulation development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical reports and comfortable delivering technical presentations.
• Excellent planning skills, highly organized, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, relentlessly curious
• Ability to travel up to 15% domestically

Who You Are

• Able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Able to deal well with ambiguity and embrace a dynamic work environment.
• Possess a customer-focused mindset, proven people skills, and self-motivation, & focus on results.
• A Team player and have excellent interpersonal skills

Why Join Ingredion

Discover Why Ingredion Is The Ideal Place To Advance Your Career With Our Exceptional Rewards And Benefits Package Designed To Help You Thrive. Create The Future With Us And Enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

Relocation Available

Yes, Within Country

Pay Range

$69,800.00-$93,066.67 Annual

Incentive Compensation

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.