Sr. Food Scientist, Meat Applications

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.6 billion in the 2022 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

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Position Summary

The Sr. Food Scientist, Meat Applications is responsible for having a deep understanding of animal protein, animal protein processing, and animal protein applications. Must be able to provide in-depth technical support within the animal protein space and have deep fundamental knowledge of animal protein chemistry, microbiology, food safety and impact of various processes on finished products. Familiarity with controlling animal protein oxidation through oxidative and antioxidative strategies is a key area. The position will utilize their experience to identify and advance new initiatives, technologies, and work plans for delivering customer solutions both internal and external. The position requires a hands-on approach with working with lab equipment and pilot plant equipment necessary for creating animal protein applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have mastery with animal protein applications & prototype creation, both on the bench and in a production environment. Ability to quickly train and communicate with other application technologists on this know-how.

• Be the subject matter expert and key communicator on animal protein including biochemistry, flavor interactions, functional ingredient solutions, and current industry research.

• Build a strong network of key industry and academic partners and technical solution providers.

• Ability to work closely with our internal R&T team for best practices in analytical methods, micro testing protocols and shelf-life studies.

• Must be able to interface and communicate technical findings to key customers and internal global partners.

• Direct the development and execution of both short and long-term R&D for animal protein application projects.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an M.S. degree in Food Science combined with strong technical experience in meat science application. PhD preferred.

• Must have 7-10 years research applications experience of which at least 4+ years must have been with meat applications. CPG experience a plus.

• Knowledge of the US food industry is a must.

• Excellent knowledge of processed meat applications; challenges and solutions.

• This position requires a detailed oriented individual with the ability to resolve complex technical problems related to flavors and functional ingredients within food systems.

• In depth knowledge of the North America processed meats customer base is a must along with a strong network of technical solution providers.

• As with all customer-facing roles, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

• Must possess the ability to explain simple technical content.

• Must be willing and able to travel by land and by air both domestically and internationally approximately 25% of the time.

• The ability to integrate analytical and sensory data is a plus.

• Occupational Qualifier: Ability to taste and smell all types of flavors. Ability to taste and smell Meat is specifically required for this role.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.