Senior Food Technologist

Senior Food Technologist

Glanbia 

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

The Opportunity 

As the Senior Level Food Technologist position you will work on the development of primarily Ready-to-Drink items, along with ready-to-eat items, powders, and tablets & capsules from concept through execution. This permanent position will report to the R&D Manager.

• New Product Development: Formulate and Develop Ready To Drink Beverages along with Ready to Mix Powders, and Ready to Eat products.
• Develop formulas from concept briefs and create flavor prototypes.
• Organizes sensory panels. Refines formulations until desired characteristics are achieved.
• Oversees/Conducts pilot plant experiments and scale-up manufacturing runs.
• Initiates raw material and factory trial analytical testing.
• Documents all formulations, variables tested, product stability, and other pertinent details and enters into lab notebooks and Formula Management System.
• Works with Regulatory to generate compliant Supplement/Nutrition facts panels and ingredient listings for product packaging/artwork and proofreads for accuracy.
• Works with key suppliers and purchasing team to keep abreast of upcoming trends, novel ingredients, and new application ideas.
• Works with cross functional team members to drive concept inception to commercialized finished products.
• Role may include 15-30% travel based on projects and necessity.

The Skills you will bring to the team 

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or STEM base degree with 7+ years food industry experience.
• Advanced knowledge in Ready-To-Drink formats, and knowledge of Powders and RTE
• Knowledge of commercialization development processes with a history of RTD application commercialization.
• Knowledge and application of flavor systems, and ingredient interactions in beverage matrices.
• Strong understanding of Beverage processing technologies and impact on formula design.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as nutritional software.
• Detail oriented, well organized, and follows GMP lab and factory guidelines.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply! 

Where and how you will work 

The opportunity will be based in Downers Grove, IL with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance. 

What we would like to offer you! 

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, 401K. 

About Glanbia 

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 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, we 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. 

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.