Application & Portfolio Technologist, Global SR (Sugar Reduction)
Job title: Application & Portfolio Technologist, Global SR (Sugar Reduction)
City, Country: Sharnbrook, UK. Other EU lab locations to be considered
Work mode: Onsite
Are you a driven technologist with a passion for enhancing food and beverage products? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to creating healthier and tastier options? Join our global and multicategory team as an Application & Portfolio & Technologist, where you will play a key role in supporting global projects focused on sugar reduction solutions. Working closely with the Portfolio & Application Director and our Sugar Reduction Innovation and Commercial teams, you will assist in the development, introduction, validation, and refinement of sugar reduction solutions. This position provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative and supportive environment
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to global portfolio initiatives centered on the sugar reduction solutions lifecycle, ensuring tasks are executed efficiently and aligned with business goals. This position includes project-based portfolio activities such as systematic review/refinement of global sugar reduction portfolio and support to regional/customer product portfolios to renew and update available solutions to ensure they answer current business needs and challenges. .
- Key support to raw material & product introduction, as well as product renovation, in internal systems and processes, ensuring flawless execution. Create & document go-to procedures and systems. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, sourcing, quality, and production, to support the renovation and improvement of existing sugar reduction solutions together with the optimal framework to facilitate internal management and go-to market.
- Assist in the creation and refinement of product formulations to demonstrate the effectiveness of sugar reduction solutions in various food matrices. Perform hands-on lab work, including application, testing, and optimization of sugar reduction applications across different product categories. Participate in sensory and stability evaluations to ensure product quality and consumer acceptance.
- Support the training and development of peers and stakeholders on the ways of working, benefits and applications of sugar reduction and taste modulation solutions.
- Document and communicate project progress, results, and recommendations to stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication. Prepare reports and presentations to effectively convey technical findings and project outcomes.
We Bring
- Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
- Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments
- Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative
- Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions
- Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions
- Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change
You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in the food ingredients/flavors industry, particularly in product development and technical roles.
- Practical experience with sugar reduction technologies and their application in various food products. Expertise in specific product categories or relevant ingredients is highly valued.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques, formulation, and analytical testing related to food applications.
- Highly skilled and/or fast learner in IT, data management and software applications
- Demonstrated ability to document and communicate processes, project progress, results, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to support multiple initiatives simultaneously and ensure timely completion.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on practical and innovative solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and support internal stakeholders.
- A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a commitment to achieving technical and business objectives.
Our application process
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.
Equal opportunities commitment
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.
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About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
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