Application Technologist II, New Zealand
Description
At Sensient Technologies we are experts in the science art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
Sensient Technologies New Zealand is a fast growing business unit within the Sensient Flavours & Colours Asia-Pacific Group. We provide quality food ingredients to our customers on a world-wide basis and are highly successful through our attention to customer service creative technological innovation and product quality.
We are currently seeking a result driven candidate with passion for product development. The role will also focus on colour selection and support for internal teams and customers across a wide range of product candidate should drive application development and innovative formulation process and evaluation in a variety of product segments. Additionally the job will require attention to detail and ability to learn new skills.
You will thrive being part of a team of motivated people be collaborative however also comfortable working alone. Customer quality and entrepreneurial focus are essential in this position.
What you will do:
- Product Development & Innovation: Conceptualize new product ideasusing our portfolio of flavours colours and natural extracts match competitor products and create appealing food/beverage prototypes.
- Customer Support: Actively manage strategic client briefs guide clients on the best use of Sensients ingredient & colour portfolio and diagnose technical issues to resolve complaints.
- Manufacturing & QA: Lead scale-up trials to ensure efficient production lines and work with quality teams to troubleshoot batch failures or shelf-life issues.Use analytical equipment in colour matches shelf-life and quality issues to generate reports for internal and external customers.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a technical partner for the sales team during customer workshops and help guide customers in the best use of Sensients broad colouring portfolio.
What you will bring:
- Education: A Bachelors degree in Food Science Food Technology Chemistry or an applied science.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of formulation or product development experience ideally in categories like beverages dairy confectionery or bakery.
- Skills: Strong communication skills and an in-depth understanding of ingredient technology flavor/color interactions and food processing.
What you will get:
- Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues onsite 5 days per week
- An excellent salary benefit offering and development opportunities
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors flavors and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems specialty colors and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Companys customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the worlds best-known brands.
About Sensient Flavors:
Sensient Flavors offers innovative global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.
SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in New Zealand without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer headquartered in Milwaukee Wisconsin US.
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1