Food Technologist Ii

We are looking for our next Senior Designer to become part of our industry-leading team. Are you passionate about flavor innovation and do you have the desire to collaborate with a global team? As a Senior Designer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the some of the most exciting projects in the flavor industry today. Working in a collaborative team environment, we will be looking for you to drive innovation and creativity to assist our customers in enhancing existing product lines and in launching new cutting-edge product initiatives.The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:- Proven time and project management skills- Partners with production and quality department to complete scale-up trials and support QA/QC with trouble shooting when necessary.- Independently manages time and projects for assigned tasks.- Develops work-plans to manage work for projects.- Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems.- Develops finished product formulations incorporating IFF technologies and meeting industrial standards, country specific and client requirements (profile, legal, cost and stability requirements).- Works on projects for key local, strategic, and regional customers with commercial success.- Refines attributes (taste and texture) language and articulates with team and project members.- Continuously evolves/expands knowledge of ingredients and materials for Product Design.- Participates in new concept generation.- Innovation & Technology- Supports local and regional C&D and Category Growth Initiatives under direction from manager.- Successfully demonstrates new technology in appropriate projects.- Demonstrates an understanding of IFF Innovation Programs.- Clear understanding and execution of IFF Innovation processes.- Understands ingredient functionality and flavor performance in different finished products and incorporates technology appropriately.Customer Intimacy & Technical Partnership- Provide technical services to customers as needed (plant trials, troubleshooting, and training).- Demonstrates an understanding of customers, category markets, brand understanding, and consumer preferences.- Visits customers and presents technical information and taste and texture design concepts.- Develops strong relationships with aligned customers and related categories.- Assist customers by participating in in-house visits, answering technical questions, and conducting seminars and presentations as assigned.- Leadership Shows positive attitude and passion.- Shares knowledge with the team and provides guidance to Trainee/Associate Designers.- Demonstrates ability to work within a team.- Inspires and build confidence in others to achieve targets.**Job Requirements**:- Minimum 7 years working experience in industrial food, ingredient, or flavor industry plus a minimum 2 years in the specific field of expertise.- Minimum entry level is a University/College Degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines (such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology)- Preferred Master’s Degree in related area- Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary- Travel may be required up to 30% of the time.Workplace- This position is considered an Anchor and requires working in the lab/pilot plant for 5 days/week.**_IFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer._