Designer I (Food Technologist)
International Flavors & Fragrances
- Pennsylvania
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Independently manages time and projects for assigned tasks.
- Develops work-plans to manage work for projects.
- Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems.
- Develops finished product formulations incorporating IFF technologies and meeting industrial standards, country specific and client requirements (profile, legal, cost and stability requirements).
- Works on projects for key local, strategic, and regional customers with commercial success.
- Refines attributes (taste and texture) language and articulates with team and project members.
- Continuously evolves/expands knowledge of ingredients and materials for Product Design.
- Participates in new concept generation.
- Supports local and regional C&D and Category Growth Initiatives under direction from manager.
- Successfully demonstrates new technology in appropriate projects.
- Demonstrates an understanding of IFF Innovation Programs.
- Clear understanding and execution of IFF Innovation processes.
- Understands ingredient functionality and flavor performance in different finished products and incorporates technology appropriately.
- May assist with the development of new product and application literature, including Technical Reports.
- Provide technical services to customers as needed (plant trials, troubleshooting, and training).
- Demonstrates an understanding of customers, category markets and consumer preferences.
- Works in close collaboration with Sales and Marketing, Flavorists, PX, GRA and other departments to support project execution.
- Establishes relationship with strategic customers and related categories.
- Assist customers by participating in in-house visits, answering technical questions, and conducting seminars and presentations as assigned.
- Shows positive attitude and passion.
- Shares knowledge with the team and provides guidance to Trainee/Associate Designers.
- Demonstrates ability to work within a team.
- Minimum 4-5 years working experience in industrial food, ingredient, or flavor industry plus a minimum 2 years in the specific field of expertise. Experience in Bakery, Bars and Confection applications a plus.
- Minimum entry level is a University/College Degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines (such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology).
- Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary.
- Travel may be required up to 20%.
- This position is considered an Anchor and requires working in the lab/pilot plant for 5 days/week.