Food Technologist II

FOOD TECHNOLOGIST II

Glanbia

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

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Food Technologist to join our team in a

Ready-to-eat focused, mid-level role. In this position, you will independently and collaboratively drive the development of ready-to-eat products, powders, tablets, capsules, and from initial concept through to successful execution. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of bringing new concepts to market, with particular expertise in formulating powdered beverages. You will need to manage multiple projects efficiently, demonstrating strong critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills. Our organization values trust, honesty, integrity, and equity, and we expect all team members to uphold these principles in their work. Please Note : This lab-based role involves exposure to all food allergens (milk, soy, nuts, peanuts, wheat, egg, etc.) and includes tasting a variety of product types. This permanent position will report to the

New Product Development (60%) :

• Formulate and Develop food and supplement products, mainly ready-to-eat (RTE) items; sweet and savory snacks, confectionary, bakery products, pre-packed meals. Also including; powders, capsules, and tablets, beverages.
• Innovate and create prototypes by experimenting with diverse formulations and flavor profiles. Transform initial concepts into products that excel in taste, functionality, and quality.
• Reformulate products to maintain compliance and meet customer expectations, ensuring our products lead in quality and regulatory adherence.
• Organizes sensory panels and conducts rigorous product testing to ensure we deliver a great tasting product meeting Sensory Action Standard.
• Assess and validate ingredient options and vendors to ensure they meet our quality and regulatory standards. Build strong relationships with key suppliers to secure raw materials for our products.
• Inputs raw material specifications and formulas into product development software.
• Estimate preliminary product costs, considering every aspect from ingredient sourcing to manufacturing.
• Develop precise nutritional and supplement facts panels, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Oversee pilot and scale-up manufacturing runs. Manage the transition from lab-scale experiments to full-scale production, resolving any issues promptly to guarantee consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Uphold and enforce rigorous safety procedures and protocols throughout the development process. Set the standard for safety and compliance, ensuring a secure and efficient working environment for the team.
• Direct and execute comprehensive analytical testing of raw materials and factory trials.
• Validate that all formulations meet performance and stability criteria, ensuring the highest product quality.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members as required.
• Travel Expectations : 10%

Documentation (20%)

Collaboration (20%)

The Skills you will bring to the team

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.

Compensation

Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in IL. This range may not be applicable to other locations. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The annual salary for IL based employees for this role is $60,000-$75,000 with an annual bonus.

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.

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000