Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Food Scientist/Food Technologist with a strong beverage development background to drive customer-focused product development activities, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with market and customer needs. This is a full time, onsite position based in our Princeton, NJ office. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, hours may occasionally vary depending on business needs and workload.

Your role:

• Drive the product development activities along the different Lead to Order (LtO) stages in close collaboration with Sales
• Act as a technical expert providing guidance and insight during customer briefs and meetings to ensure technical alignment to client needs
• Being "technical" is an integral part of the opportunity team for all customer projects (LtO), responsible for prioritizing incoming brief/projects and project manage/controlling as well as checking product requests for technical feasibility
• Participate in tastings for product development
• In this role, you will collaborate closely with Sales and Business Units, as well as local and global D&A/R&D teams, to ensure customer needs are met
• Identifying gaps in the product range and establishing and constantly updating the product sub-range in collaboration with Application and Business Unit’s to deliver suitable product solutions in line with the given requirements into the LtO / for our customers
• Attend, participate customer visits and workshops taking place and conduct them independently in focus projects.
  

Salary Range - $105k - 120k
The compensation range provided reflects the expected base compensation only and does not include potential bonuses, incentive plans, or benefits. An individual’s final compensation offer will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education level, relevant experience, training, and geographic location.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Science or other science-related field
• 3-5 years’ hands on experience in beverge development/application or beverage R&D
• Strong project management, follow-through and communication skills
• The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in beverage development, solid project management skills, the ability to balance technical and commercial considerations, and a passion for sustainable, natural food and beverage products.

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family
• Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
• Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company
• Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
• Supportive Culture – Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues
• Meaningful Impact – Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition
• Empowerment – Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference

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