Applications Scientist - Gummies

Applications Scientist – II (Flavor Producers, powered by Glanbia)

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey!

The Applications Scientist II will lead formulation of confectionary applications within the Glanbia Flavors portfolio, with deep hands‑on expertise in gummies. This role partners cross‑functionally with Flavor Creation, Sensory & Consumer Science, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to deliver best‑in‑class confectionary solutions across vitamin & mineral supplement applications, including gummy, chews, gels, and unique formats. The ideal candidate brings a strong grasp of standard confection formulation, fortification with functional ingredients in a confection base, and flavor/ingredient interactions to enable rapid prototyping, robust shelf‑life, and efficient commercialization to support our customers.

• Follow basic GMP, Procedures, GLP Safety, and lab record standards
• Develop confections, focusing on gummies and bases for screening and showcasing flavors
• Modify application formulas and flavor systems based on feedback
• Support accounts in developing cost‑effective, stable flavor solutions
• Reduce formula costs and evaluate raw materials
• Generate paperwork for customer projects including tasting sheets, nutrition facts panel, and batch sheets
• Understand legal requirements for flavors and finished products
• Demonstrate sensory skills and flavor characteristics knowledge
• Independently complete projects and demos
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams and with sales
• Train and mentor lab technicians
• Act as a technical liaison to the customer, including presentations and travel

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including writing and presentation capabilities
• Creative thinking and problem solving; evaluates issues and options, proposing practical solutions to technical challenges
• Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship‑building skills with the ability to support cross‑functional teams
• Resourceful in locating information needed to complete projects and meeting deadlines
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field
• Six years of experience in confectionary applications, including at least three years of hands‑on gummy formulation experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point

This opportunity will be based at our Sharonville, OH location.

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on‑demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, and 401(k).

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions:
Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition, and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5,800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award‑winning and market‑leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates and will give your application consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.