Food Scientist (Application Specialist)

Let’s color the world!

We are GNT, an ambitious and innovative family-run business with a colorful character! With our EXBERRY® brand, we are the market leader in the field of Coloring Foods. Our colorings are 100% natural and are made from fruits, vegetables and plants.

We are world champions when it comes to utilizing the bounty of nature and strive to continuously innovate and improve natural color ingredients for the consumer. By carefully preserving all of nature’s beauty and goodness, we are able to offer our clients the highest quality and most reliable products. This is what continues to motivate us every day!

The most important ingredients for GNT’s success are our employees and the cooperation that exists between them. We believe in teamwork, and we are there for one another, our clients, our suppliers and our partners. That is what makes us GNT.

Due to the growth of GNT we are seeking a

Food Scientist (Application Specialist)

The Application Specialist is responsible for providing technical advice in working with EXBERRY® that meet the Customers’ needs. This includes providing color recommendations and stability data in concise reports, and executing demos and proactive creative concepts for meetings and tradeshows.

The role:

• Work closely with Sales on projects to provide samples that meet customer needs, including test samples, demos and concepts for meetings and tradeshows.
• Utilize the project tracking software to communicate with Sales and to document all pertinent technical information, including but not limited to the parameters tested, model formulations and processing methods used.
• Produce concise technical reports providing necessary data collected and analyzed on the product developed.
• Responsible for the research of products, including but not limited to, the manufacturing process, ability to replicate the product, and ingredients needed.
• Work collaboratively with the other members of the Applications Team as necessary for completion of products.
• Maintain ongoing documentation of projects, including but not limited to demo and application sheets.
• Attend industry tradeshows and represent GNT USA Inc.
• Answer customer and sales questions as needed.
• Utilize food science and culinary experience to produce quality products in line with industry standards.
• Research, test and introduce ideas for new products.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab space, and update ingredient library as required.

Additional responsibilities:

• Organize and update ingredient library.
• Keep project tracking software up-to-date.
• Provide ideation for trade show demos & webinar content.
• Provide onsite customer visit support to Sales, as required.
• Attend industry conferences as needed.
• Complete all assigned safety training in a timely manner.
• Stay current with all required training and ensure timely completion.
• Follow the Company's established processes, procedures, and policies, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, and product quality guidelines.
• Maintain a collaborative team mindset while actively supporting GNT's Food Safety culture
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment and support colleagues in adhering to hygiene standards

About you, as our ideal candidate:

• 3-4 years’ experience working in the food industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science
• Product development experience
• Excellent technical verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Working knowledge of the following software programs:
• Microsoft Office, Navision, GiNA, and Qlikview
• Willingness to travel

What do we find important?

GNT operates globally, being an independent, family-owned business committed to investing in products, technology and importantly, our people. The GNT values are the basis of our daily activities. That’s why we think it’s important that we fit together. GNT employs people who are enterprising and take responsibility. Customer and service orientation is of course paramount! We always take that extra step to offer our external and internal customers the best service. In addition, we do everything we do as sustainably as possible. We are open and honest with each other and bring out the best in each other.

What do we offer you?

GNT USA offers a very competitive salary, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunity for future career growth.

We color the world, do you?

GNT USA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please send all resumes to our HR department at hschwark@gntusa.com for consideration.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.