Technical Application Specialist

Location: Allendale

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$80,000.00/yr - $/yr

Position Title

Technical Applications Specialist

Business Unit

Food & Nutrition North America

Reports To

Technical Director, Food & Nutrition Americas

FLSA Status

Exempt

Work Location

On-site in New Jersey Application Lab

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

About IMCD US, LLC

IMCD US is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. Our vision to transform the distribution industry by continuously adding value to the supply chain through expertise and innovation is what still drives us today.

Today, we have operations in over 50 countries, where we successfully combine local knowledge with global expertise to obtain sustainable results. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and accelerator of solutions for suppliers and producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in diverse business sectors. Our commercial excellence and solid operations structure facilitate healthy growth.

Position Summary

The Technical Application Specialist role is intended to enhance IMCD Technical capabilities. The position will conduct application bench work for technical projects, product development of food products as well as development of prototype demo samples for principals and customers, trade shows, symposiums, etc. This position should be able to provide technical support (at IMCD and customers) in all food applications. The scope of this position covers Food & Nutrition BU in North America.

Essential

Job Functions

• Accelerate projects by conducting application bench work on technical projects for internal & external customers and principal partners. Conduct and document lab trials for each project in an organized and scientific manner.
• Develop a library of prototype concepts formulations in IMCD format showcasing functionalities of our ingredients.
• Liaise with principals and become knowledgeable with all the ingredients in our portfolio.
• Conduct analytical, physical, sensory and shelf‑life testing on all developed formulations as required.
• Prepare and conduct technical presentations to customers in person and virtually.
• Provide technical support to sales and customers with technical recommendations associated with our ingredients.
• Offer in‑field technical support to sales & customers via joint calls or plant trials associated with technical projects.

Develop and Maintain Technical Information

• Build a library of technical resource materials related to product development.
• Build a library of technical documents to be used for innovative selling and tools for the Commercial team.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor’s degree in science, food science or equivalent.

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in product development and plant trials in the Food Industry.
• Previous experience in culinary, market concept and food display/presentation is an asset.
• R&D experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality.
• Knowledge of food formulation, food additives and ingredients used by the Food Industry.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with a high degree of organization and multi‑tasking characteristics.
• Self‑motivated to accomplish business and personal objectives.

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements

• Work in the labs as well as stationary/desk‑based work.
• Travel as needed (~10% to customers, principals, trade shows, symposiums).
• Use of bakery and other lab equipment in the Application Labs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Science
• Industries:
  Chemical Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid maternity leave

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