Applications scientist, Science

Dairy Applications Scientist

The responsibilities and duties of the Dairy Applications Scientist will include:

• Complete assignments on time and communicate results clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with sales to develop product demonstrations, including documenting shelf life, shipping requirements, and trade show logistics.
• Create and refine formulations with precise calculations to effectively showcase ingredients and meet customer needs.
• Accurately document project details, including materials used, trial dates, number of iterations, and results, and provide monthly project summaries.
• Coordinate and conduct weekly tasting, documenting all observations and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date batch records.
• Assist in training new sales personnel, distributors, and brokers.
• With guidance from management, recommend product solutions and provide technical expertise to both internal teams and external customers.
• Support sales initiatives by offering technical insight and instruction as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support presentations, open houses, and training sessions for customers and partners, utilizing strong communication and presentation skills.
• Prepare and organize samples and demonstrations for trade shows.
• Research and monitor emerging trends in dairy, food, and cultural markets, contributing insights to marketing efforts.
• Assist in new product development, from initial screening through application development.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support sales activities.

$80,000 - $100,000 + Bonus

Benefits Available

• Education:
  
  Advanced degree in Food Science or a related field
• Experience:
  
  6+ years of hands-on technical experience in a food laboratory, with solid understanding of food chemistry, including proteins, carbohydrates, fast, and their interactions.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.