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Application Technologist - Baking

Job in St. Louis, Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63105, USA
Listing for: AB Mauri North America
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Product Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: St. Louis

  • Contribute to the business objectives and strategic product development by assisting with the evaluation and improvement of existing product lines as identified to maximize profit.
  • Contribute to the business objectives and strategic product development by assisting with and/or developing, formulating and testing new products to meet customer requirements. Ensure the products meet standards before market introduction/launch.
  • This is a largely hands-on position involving laboratory development of formulations to be sold as dry mixes for the industrial production of cakes, donuts, muffins and other sweet goods.
  • Projects typically involve improving flavor, color, volume, texture, stale-free shelf life and mold-free shelf life of sweet goods.
  • Report results, findings, conclusions and recommendations on all new ingredients, products and suppliers to maximize profit and ensure a competitive advantage.
  • Assist with technology innovation and stay abreast of new ingredients and developments in the sweet good areas including technical literature, trade literature and patents.
  • Fulfil the role of a Project Manager by adhering to the New Product Development Process, including all documentation. Ideation to product launch.
  • Responsible for assisting with and/or evaluating and reporting on potential new AB Mauri products from GBI and sister companies, as required.
  • Conduct all activities in a safe manner, wear PPE as necessary.
Key Result Areas Performance Standards Product Development
  • Contribute to the business objectives and strategic product development by assisting with the evaluation and improvement of existing product lines as identified to maximize profit.
  • Contribute to the business objectives and strategic product development by assisting with and/or developing, formulating and testing new products to meet customer requirements. Ensure the products meet standards before market introduction/launch.
  • This is a largely hands-on position involving laboratory development of formulations to be sold as dry mixes for the industrial production of cakes, donuts, muffins and other sweet goods.
  • Projects typically involve improving flavor, color, volume, texture, stale-free shelf life and mold-free shelf life of sweet goods.
  • Report results, findings, conclusions and recommendations on all new ingredients, products and suppliers to maximize profit and ensure a competitive advantage.
  • Assist with technology innovation and stay abreast of new ingredients and developments in the sweet good areas including technical literature, trade literature and patents.
  • Fulfil the role of a Project Manager by adhering to the New Product Development Process, including all documentation. Ideation to product launch.
  • Responsible for assisting with and/or evaluating and reporting on potential new AB Mauri products from GBI and sister companies, as required.
  • Conduct all activities in a safe manner, wear PPE as necessary.
Technical Services
  • Contribute to technical training seminars and/or information, as requested.
  • Provide manufacturing, sales and marketing support upon request.
  • Support procurement by evaluating and testing new and alternative raw materials.
  • Assist with providing technical information and assistance to sales, marketing and customers with implementation of products, especially customized as needed, thus building a collaborative relationship with vendors and customer.
  • Support TSMs in the field, as required.
Expense Control
  • Ensure department expenses are within budget.
  • Comply with the Corporate Travel policy and control spending.
  • Contribute to department and capital budget preparations to ensure budget meets laboratory needs, as requested.
Reporting
  • Actively update line management on progression of projects.
  • Communicate results, conclusions, and recommendations of new product testing in accurate and timely manner to all appropriate personnel.
  • Professionally interact and communicate with Product Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Marketing, Quality, Sales and other departments.
  • Complete weekly reports and monthly project reviews by due date.
  • Complete project documentations within the product life cycle management software.
  • Accurately document project progress and reports, including making conclusions, and recommendations.
Customer Focus
  • Is dedicated to meeting customer needs.
  • Advocate for the customer-uncompromising and committed-always seeking to "make it easier" for our customers.
  • Actively listens to customers and responds appropriately.
  • Strives to build positive customer relationships.
  • Is willing to explore changes to established procedures and products to meet customer needs.
  • Understands how personal actions impact customers and their use of our products.
Key Result Areas Performance Standards Human Resources
  • Comply with all HR policies and procedures.
  • Comply with relevant employment laws.
Other
  • Keep abreast of Bakery and Baking Ingredient Technology and enhance technical skills by attending appropriate seminars, professional meetings, training and additional course work.
  • Other…
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