Location: Keyport,NJ, USA
Job Summary
A Designer Level I exhibits proven solution design ability with aptitude to continuously develop their skills and provide best in class support to IFF clients. Continues to extend knowledge of ingredients, customer bases, processes and flavor interactions in associated Category applications while developing project planning ability. A Designer Level I works independently on assigned projects and collaboratively on large and must-win projects (may vary based on business needs).It's an exciting time to be part of the IFF family! IFF unites us to form a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.
Our Union Beach, NJ location is currently seeking a Food Applications Technologist - Designer I with a Dairy focus.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Project Management
Independently manages time and projects for assigned tasks.
Develops work plans to manage tasks and expectations in projects.
Develops finished product formulations based on industrial standards, country-specific requirements, and client requirements (taste profile, legal, cost, and stability requirements).
Creates technical reports for evaluation of new ingredients received by R&D, and guides chemists on the next steps of the project.
Continuously evolves/expands knowledge of flavors and ingredients for new product design and new concept generation.
Supports flavorist training program with flavorist creative assignments and guiding them how to use new flavor technologies.
Supports global and regional C&D and Category Growth Initiatives under the direction of manager.
Demonstrates new flavor/ingredient technology in appropriate product concepts to creative & design teams and customers.
Clear understanding and execution of Innovation processes from Dream to Deliver.
Use creativity to develop new product concepts around the new technology developed by R&D.
Recognize ingredient functionality and flavor performance in different finished products and incorporate new technology appropriately.
May assist with process development of flavors and ingredients.
May assist with the development of new products, and applications, literature search, technical reports, and patents.
Understands intellectual property protection and strategy.
Must be familiar with flavor technology gaps, and analysis as needed in every project.
Customer Intimacy & Technical Partnership
Provide technical services to customers as needed (troubleshooting).
Demonstrates an understanding of customers, category markets, and consumer preferences.
Works closely with Sales and Marketing, Flavorists, PX, GRA, R&D, and other departments to support project execution.
Establishes relationships with strategic customers and related categories.
Shows a positive attitude and passion.
Shares knowledge with the team and guides flavorists, designers, and trainees.
Demonstrates ability to work within a team, and between different departments.
Maintain inventory and organization of the lab.
Hands-on experience in a lab setting. following GMP rules in a chemical and food laboratory.
Be familiar with SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PPT, and willingness to learn new tools.
Familiar with sensory protocols, sample preparation, and designs.
Exceptional mathematical skills are necessary. Must be able to calculate the cost in use of ingredients, converting percentage to ppm, serial dilutions of flavor ingredients, and calculating dosage levels of ingredients into the application.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with innovative ideas to apply in product design.
Good taste, and ability to differentiate between various taste profiles.
Minimum 4-5 years of working experience in the industrial food, ingredient, or flavor industry plus a minimum of 2 years in the specific field of expertise. Experience in dairy and plant-based applications is a plus.
The minimum entry level is a University/College Degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines (such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology). Masters in science preferred.
Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary.
Tasting and describing flavor/taste attributes.
Travel may be required up to 2%.
This position is considered an Anchor and requires working in the lab for 5 days/week.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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