Senior Technologist, Technical Service – Protein/Fiber Fortification

Ingredion

Bridgewater, NJ

Estimated pay: Est. $21–$32/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there s a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Bridgewater, NJ Workplace type: Hybrid- 4 days/week on-site 1 day/week remote Ingredion is seeking a Senior Technologist, Technical Service to provide technical support and expertise to customers and our internal Customer Solutions Product Innovation (CSPI) team members on a broad range of food and beverage applications where Protein F iber Ingredient Solutions can primarily be used. The Senior Technical Service Technologist will support the Go to Market (GTM) strategy for a range of Texture and Healthful Solutions ingredients across the United States and Canada. This role will contribute to new product development and the creation of customer valued solutions. The Senior Technical Service Technologist will be responsible for developing/preparing food formulations and prototypes for various customer and business initiatives on a pilot plant and lab bench top scale utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices. They will also perform research related duties as needed or assigned, support internal and external customer request; execute on analytical testing as well as document and prepare technical reports with guidance from manager. What you will do : Customer Relationships Project Management: Respond to customer needs; proactively in seeking external knowledge to improve own understanding and work output. Generate and makes valuable data available to others. Identify formulation challenges, solve problems, and develop new, innovative ideas. U tilize project management skills to manage and prioritize work, executing work packages project plans according to shifting goals to align with business needs. Understand project priorities and workload to balance multiple demands and deliver projects on time. Bring new technologies and solutions to customers by connecting and collaborating with internal and external customers. Product Development/Formulation Ingredient Functionality/Expertise: Learn, utilize, and strengthen understanding of the function of our products and how they interact with other ingredients in a range of applications. Understand packaged food markets and trends in different application segments. Support and lead innovative Plant Based Protein application development focused primarily for NA customers. Be qualified with FSMA and key pilot plant equipment . Support and conduct prototype development and its production from bench to pilot scale in compliance with FSMA. S upport product supply and quality improvement for plant-based protein products. Be familiarized with all other platforms’ products and those application technologies , and be able to conduct technical service of those for customers. Be able to run the primary analytical instrument such as Micro-amylograph- Universal , microscope, powder characterizer and so on. Team and Account/Territory Management: Partner with few sales account managers to provide technical service for their customers. Support Customer Business Development projects and initiatives Understand internal and external customers’ technical needs and supports Go-To-Market teams. Collaborate closely with our Sales, Business Development, Marketing, and Global Applications teams as well as with individuals on our CSPI Team Collaborate directly with customers via phone, face-to-face meetings, presentations, and at trade shows to develop new and creative food concepts, solutions, and product introductions . What you will bring: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science , Chemistry or related scientific field ( e.g. Food Technology, Food Engineering , Chemical Engineering) with 4 years of product development or Master’s degree with 2 years of experience preferably in human foods. Knowledge of common food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions such as starches, hydrocolloids, fats, proteins etc., is a plus. A bility to formulate products across a range of food categories Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills required for formulation development, optimization, and troubleshooting Previous laboratory pilot plant bench top experience in a research food laboratory/product development environment is a plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical reports and deliver technical presentations Ability to travel up to 30% Who you are: Flexible and adaptable, comfortable leading multiple p