Lead Baker Technologist, Product Development, NAM Sweet Goods - Princeton, NJ

Lead Baker Technologist , Product Development, SWG, Taste, NAM – Princeton, NJ

Location: Princeton, NJ

Place of work: On-Site

We are hiring! Looking for a Lead Bakery Technologist to support dsm-firmenich project initiatives for Flavor applications and Ingredient solutions. In this role you will be responsible for leading customer and Product development baking initiatives for large regional clients. Requires hands on applications, good project management and presentation skill. If you have passion for the Art and science of baking, this position could be a “sweet” position for you!

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.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead customer and PD baking initiatives for clients. Hands on Bakery product design and application. Prototype development (complete formulation development): Comprehensive understanding of bakery science, dough rheology and product formulation.
• Knowledge of ingredients, functionality/interactions in bars, chemically and yeast leavened bakery formulations (Breads, cookies, muffins, tortilla, crackers, bars, low and intermediate moisture baked goods). Design of experiments (DOE), analytical techniques.
• Directly supports customers on specific bakery initiatives- Bench top to final scale-up. Adjusting/adapting formulations, providing insights on ingredient sourcing and nutritional recommendations.
• Complete Portfolio management of dsm-firmenich flavor & ingredient technologies. Comprehensive understanding of performance in applications and interactions with bakery matrices.
• Highly proficient/experienced (hands on) benchtop capability, navigate pilot plant and industrial product manufacture.
• In depth understanding of ingredient interactions (dough rheology, texture analysis, sensory descriptors etc…)
• Collaborate effectively, leverage internal resources to meet objectives: Technical, business development, sensory, marketing, creation and analytical services
• Document, report and present project results to internal support teams and external customers
• Lead working sessions with customers
• Proficient in the use of Nutritional labeling software
• Stays informed on technology landscape (IP, market trends, new processing technologies, etc.)
• Identifies new, emerging ingredients and works with internal and external network to source.
• Works with external collaborators such as academic institutions and business partners to accelerate product development process
  
  

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.
• Collaboration with internal resources and experts to drive project execution and progress.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned companies and brands
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people and the planet.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute.
  
  

You bring

• Education: B.S Food Science/Bakery Science/Culinary Arts/related science fields
• Experience: 5 years relevant experience in the baking/flavor/ingredient industry.
• Track record of hands on bakery product development
• Must have strong presentation and communication skills
• Must be Collaborative, works well in team environment.
• Organized, strong project management skill.
• Open to travel (Up to 30%)
• Fluent proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required
  
  

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by March 20, 2025 by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications 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.

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.

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.