Designer I (Food Technologist)

Job Description

In this role, the Designer I will work independently on assigned projects and collaboratively on large and must-win projects for our Bars, Cereals and Confectionary team. 
 

Responsibilities Include: 

Project Management

• Independently manages time and projects for assigned tasks while learning new skills.
• Develops work-plans to manage work for projects.
• Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems.
• Applies the use of Product Experience (PX/Sensory) data for projects when required.
• 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.

 
Innovation & Technology 

• Supports local and regional C&D and Category Growth Initiatives under direction from manager.
• Proficient in IFF software and databases.
• Successfully demonstrates innovative 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.

 
Customer Intimacy & Technical Partnership 

• 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.

 
Leadership

• Shows positive attitude and passion.
• Shares knowledge with the team and provides guidance to Trainee/Associate Designers.
• Demonstrates ability to work within a team.

Job Requirements

Required Experience 

• Minimum 5 years working experience in industrial food, flavor, or ingredient industry plus a minimum 2 years in the specific field of expertise. Prior experience with flavor and its application in foods is a plus. 
• Minimum entry level is a University/College Degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines (such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology).
• Preferred Master’s Degree in related area.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.