Principal Technologist - Dairy

I am working with a Fortune 500 ingredients manufacturer seeking a Principal Dairy Food Technologist.

• Lead technical support for global/regional customers, focusing on fermented and alternative dairy products
• Provide formulation expertise; co-create and present innovative food concepts to customers
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams; manage multiple complex technical projects
• Mentor team members, support sales/marketing initiatives, and build client relationships
• Drive category growth by introducing new ingredient solutions and monitoring market trends
• Design and analyze experiments to troubleshoot and optimize product formulations

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Engineering, or similar
• 5+ years’ product development/technical service experience (dairy or alternative dairy preferred)
• Strong knowledge of food processes, ingredient functionality/interactions, and formulation across various categories
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Able to travel up to 30% (mainly local)

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 base + 10% bonus (relocation supported)

If you are interested in this position or know of anyone who could be, please reach out!