What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Manager (Food Science / Natural Colors) position at SharpAtoms?
We’re hiring: Applications Manager (Food Science / Natural Colors)
A global leader in natural colorings and ingredient solutions is expanding its team! We are looking for an Applications Manager to lead a talented technical team, bridge R&D with Sales, and drive color-matching solutions for food & beverage clients.
Location: Dallas, NC (Greater Charlotte Area)
Compensation: Highly Competitive Base Bonus Full Benefits
What you’ll do:
- Lead and mentor a team of Applications Specialists and Food Scientists in a hands-on lab environment.
- Partner with Technical Sales to execute customer projects for color matching, stability testing, and troubleshooting.
- Drive product trials, technical presentations, workshops, and industry trade show demos.
- Oversee project tracking, lab compliance, GMP/SQF standards, and cross-functional technical onboarding.
What we’re looking for:
- 7 years of hands-on experience in the food & beverage industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science (or related field).
- Strong track record in product development, formulation, analytical methods, and application testing.
- Excellent technical communication and leadership skills.
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