Senior Application Specialist, Colors (Princeton, NJ)

Senior Application Specialist, Colors

Princeton, NJ (On-Site)

The Senior Application Specialist, Colors will be responsible for the technical support for our color activities in Food and Beverages in North America. Key business segments are Beverage, Baking, Confectionary, Dairy and Cheese. The job is focused on developing applications that demonstrate our color portfolio and provide clear guidance on how to use our colors in various application and conditions. In addition, work will be done on benchmarking versus competitor products, as well as providing proposals to color matching requests customer applications. Deep understanding of colorants is desirable: colorant selection and alternatives, stability, application and usage of colorants in various food products and understanding of color measurements. In this role you will need to work closely with other application experts of the various business segments, providing technical input and co-developing applications. You will also support and provide guidance to the Taste division on the colors usage and applications.

We are looking for professionals that can roll up their sleeves to implement our rapid expansion plans, with high degree of freedom and company support. The role is positioned in a matrix organization, supporting multiple segments and teams. We need people that “own the outcome” and are self-driven. Join us in the journey to expand the dsm-firmenich Colors business. We are growing at fast pace and expanding our already broad portfolio with new products that meet the consumers desire for stable, natural and sustainable colors.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the key technical application expert for colors in a broad range of food & beverage applications
Deliver applications for a variety of segments and determine the best option, inclusion level and process conditions from our color portfolio. Apply natural colors in different food matrices based on good understanding of synergies of colors and best usage across conditions like pH, light and oxygen
Deep understanding on replacement of artificial colors with natural colors

Deliver color options to customers based on briefings with short turnaround time. Execute “color matching” service and/or propose color shades to customers by composing alternative natural colors. Ability to act as a project manager for these requests. Finally, deliver comprehensive reports on color matching and/or composition to customers

Propose technology needs for colors application in different food matrices, translate technical needs to R&D
Manage, build and share the know-how in the area of colors with technical sales managers, account managers and other application experts

Prepare and deploy training for colors for sales and application team. Customize training per product segment. Include the various disciplines to craft the training (regulatory, commercial, application)
Work closely with the Taste application organisation to create joint concepts using colors. Work closely with global Colors team, Technical Service managers and global and regional application specialists to leverage overall know-how

Gather market intelligence and prepare overviews regarding competitors and other colors in the market

Ensure the color lab is properly set-up and maintained

We Bring:

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 companies and brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions
Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path
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:

Master's Degree or equivalent experience in science or technology for food and beverages
Knowledge of and minimum 5 years experience in colors for food and beverages
Knowledge of color houses dynamics, in-depth knowledge of colors for F&B, and other, applications
Project management experience required
Creative and practical mindset to understand what makes a commercially attractive application and able to translate consumer trends and technical possibilities into inspiring applications

Able to build relationships and communicate technical propositions in a clear and compelling way in front of colleagues from various business segments
Comfortable working in teams, with colleagues based locally as well as in other regions
Limited travel between dsm-firmenich locations and occasional visits to customers and trade shows

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.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

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.www.dsm-firmenich.com.

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