Hoffman Estates, IL, USA
49 days ago
Sweet Flavors Senior Applications Scientist

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we are better with you.  

In this role, you will develop both standard and innovative sweet products to demonstrate Sensient’s products in support of existing and new business growth opportunities at targeted customers.  

What you will do:

Create ice cream, bakery and confectionery products to demonstrate Sensient’s product lines and effectively communicate the status of projects to the Applications Manager. Demonstrate leadership skills by integrating creative and technical expertise in a team environment.  Participate in cross-functional project activities. Accompany Account Representatives on customer calls to help educate our customers on company strengths and capabilities.  Assist the customer by providing solutions for their product and process challenges. Host customer workshops with to streamline project initiatives.  Coach and train less senior scientist on project work and skills. Work in the pilot plant and help to run equipment and test new products.  Identify and focus resources on new technologies and ingredients that will provide innovative solutions to customer and industry issues. Participate in scheduled sensory panels. Some travel may be required to visit customers and support plant scale ups.

What you will bring:

Bachelors Degree or the equivalent in experience in Food Science/Food Technology, chemistry or related technical area with a minimum of 5-7 years experience in the food and/or flavor industry with a background in product development.  Demonstrated understanding of flavors and ingredients with expertise in key technical areas. Must have the ability to accurately formulate finished ice cream, bakery and confectionery products in most. Possess knowledge of pertinent processes, regulatory guidelines, and sensory testing.  Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver formal presentations is desirable.  A working knowledge of appropriate computer software applications is required.

What you’ll get: 

Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week  An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities  A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond 

 

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors: 

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications. 

SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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