Beverage Application Technologist

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. 

We are looking for an Beverage Application Technologistto join our team and support the Flavors business in North America.

This position is a key member of the Sensient team, where you will be required to collaborate at our onsite in Hoffman Estates, 5 days per week. 

What you’ll do:

• Create beverage products to demonstrate Sensient’s product lines and effectively communicate the status of projects to the Applications Manager.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by integrating creative and technical expertise in a team environment. Lead cross-functional project activities.
• Accompany Account Representatives on customer calls to help educate our customers on company strengths and capabilities. Assist the customer by providing solutions for their product and process challenges.
• Identify and focus resources on new technologies and ingredients that will provide innovative solutions to customer and industry issues.
• Utilize the expertise of the creative flavorists and sensory groups to provide flavor systems that meet or exceed project objectives.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent in experience in Food Science/Food Technology, Chemistry or related technical area.
• At least 3 years of experience in the beverage and/or flavor industry with a background in product development
• Experience in the alcohol industry is preferred and the candidate should be able to taste alcoholic products. Should demonstrate an understanding of flavors and beverage ingredients with expertise in key technical areas.
• Must have the ability to accurately formulate finished beverage products in most or all of the following: carbonated, still, juice, alcohol, retort, nutritional, etc.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

What you’ll get: 

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week 
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities 
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond 

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors: 

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications. 

SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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