Dairy Applications Technologist

We are seeking a Dairy Application Technologist to deliver ingredient application, formulation, and optimization to support customer needs in the dairy, dairy-based and adjacent categories.

This role focuses on executing dairy formulation, screening ingredients, and supporting developers to identify solutions to customer and internal projects across a range of dairy systems in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric and collaborative environment. The position requires a team member with practical knowledge and hands‑on experience in dairy applications, at both bench and pilot plant scale, and the ability to multitask under tight deadlines, both independently and collaboratively.

• Execute dairy applications/formulations using portfolio ingredients to demonstrate ingredient performance, support customer presentations, technical workshops, and product demonstrations.
• Support developers, flavorists, and project team to move projects forward and deliver ingredients solutions on timeline.
• Assist with product evaluations, shelf‑life studies, and technical troubleshooting exercises as needed.
• Document application data, protocols, and technical insights.
• Organize and maintain lab materials and supplies needed for smooth operations.
• Stay current on market trends and translate into application opportunities.
• Travel to customers as needed; host outside consultants or customers for Symrise visits as needed.

• Support SBU on lab organization, shipping and receiving, and support other SBU as needed.

• Associate's or Bachelor's or Master's degree in food science, dairy science, chemistry, or related field.
• 2‑5+ years of experience in dairy or food applications/product development.
• Technical knowledge of ingredient functionality and processing equipment used in the dairy industry.

• Knowledge of dairy science and ingredient functionality.
• Experience in formulation troubleshooting and optimization.
• Experience with pilot plant and commercial scale dairy operations (pasteurization, homogenization, fermentation, drying, etc).
• Knowledge of food safety systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
• Familiarity with analytic techniques (texture and rheology, moisture, viscosity, etc).
• Understanding of regulatory and labeling requirements.

• Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast‑paced business environment; demonstrated ability to self‑motivate and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
• Good understanding of dairy science, protein and ingredient functionality.
• Experience in formulation troubleshooting and optimization.
• Experience with pilot plant and commercial scale dairy operations (pasteurization, homogenization, fermentation, drying, etc).
• Knowledge of food safety systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
• Familiarity with analytic techniques (texture and rheology, moisture, viscosity, etc).
• Understanding of regulatory and labeling requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP and CX.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or any other basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business necessity.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The expected annual salary range for this position is USD 73,000.00 - USD 99,000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.