Senior Food Technologist, Taste, Applications, Sweet Goods, NAM - Princeton, NJ

Senior Food Technologist, Taste, Applications, Sweet Goods, NAM Location: Princeton, NJ, US Place of Work: Onsite (Princeton, NJ) Flex your sweet goods product development skills from concept ideation to commercialization with our East Coast Application Team! A Food Technologist will collaborate with cross-functional experts, sales, consumer insights, and flavorists to support customers in developing new food products while showcasing the dsm-firmenich flavor and ingredient portfolio. Your Key Responsibilities: Applies expertise in flavor, enzyme, protein, and other ingredient technologies, emphasizing their performance in Sweet Goods and interactions within the food matrix. Independent, self-starter managing customer briefs and multiple project stages, ensuring timely execution and alignment with objectives. Prepares bench prototype formulations across Bakery, Cereal, and Nutrition categories, using advanced knowledge of food processing, unit operations, and material characterization techniques. Leads technical sessions and customer-facing interactions, facilitating technical-to-technical discussions and collaborative solution development. Collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams (Technical, Sales, Marketing, Sensory) to leverage expertise and drive project success. Stays current on industry trends, new ingredient innovations, and customer product launches, utilizing nutritional labeling software and market insights. We Bring: Collaborative, tight-knit community of technical and commercial teammates based in Princeton, NJ, fostering a supportive work environment. Extensive global network of experienced professionals across all dsm-firmenich regional and international locations. Empowered to make meaningful contributions, with a strong commitment to ethical standards and integrity. Clear opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation, take initiative, and drive progress. Customer-first approach, partnering with world-renowned brands to transform ideas into impactful, real-world solutions. Purpose-driven career path, offering the freedom to shape your journey while making a significant impact on billions of lives. You Bring: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in laboratory, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or flavor industry environments preferred. Strong project management and record-keeping skills, ensuring accuracy and accountability. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver effective customer-facing presentations. Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently. Self-motivated and proactive, demonstrating independence and a strong willingness to take initiative. 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 $118,000-$125,000. 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. The application process Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on May 12, 2025 DEI 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.

Salary : $118,000 - $125,000