Application Specialist (Food Scientist)
Title: Application Specialist (Food Scientist)
Join EXBERRY® by GNT – a Global Leader in Plant-Based Colors
EXBERRY® creates vibrant, sustainable colors for food and drinks using fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, and algae. Our natural color concentrates are trusted worldwide for their quality, versatility, and ease of use.
Our Mission: Drive a healthier future with plant-based ingredients. Every day, we empower our customers to remove artificial colors and create clean-label products, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions.
Our Values: Integrity, care, commitment, and pioneering spirit guide everything we do.
We’re looking for talented people to help us shape a healthier, sustainable future for people and the planet.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Application Specialist is responsible for providing technical advice in working with EXBERRY® that meet the Customers’ needs. This includes providing color recommendations and stability data in concise reports, and executing demos and proactive creative concepts for meetings and tradeshows.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work closely with Sales on projects to provide samples that meet customer needs, including test samples, demos and concepts for meetings and tradeshows.
- Utilize the project tracking software to communicate with Sales and to document all pertinent technical information, including but not limited to the parameters tested, model formulations and processing methods used.
- Produce concise technical reports providing necessary data collected and analyzed on the product developed.
- Responsible for the research of products, including but not limited to, the manufacturing process, ability to replicate the product, and ingredients needed.
- Work collaboratively with the other members of the Applications Team as necessary for completion of products.
- Maintain ongoing documentation of projects, including but not limited to demo and application sheets.
- Attend industry tradeshows and represent GNT USA Inc.
- Answer customer and sales questions as needed.
- Utilize food science and culinary experience to produce quality products in line with industry standards.
- Research, test and introduce ideas for new products.
- Maintain a clean and organized lab space, and update ingredient library as required.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organize and update ingredient library.
- Keep project tracking software up-to-date.
- Provide ideation for trade show demos & webinar content.
- Provide onsite customer visit support to Sales, as required.
- Attend industry conferences as needed.
- Complete all assigned safety training in a timely manner.
- Stay current with all required training and ensure timely completion.
- Follow the Company's established processes, procedures, and policies, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, and product quality guidelines.
- Maintain a collaborative team mindset while actively supporting GNT's Food Safety culture.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment and support colleagues in adhering to hygiene standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-3 years’ experience working in the food industry
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science
- Product development experience
- Excellent technical verbal and written communication skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Working knowledge of the following software programs:
- Microsoft Office, Navision, GiNA, and Qlikview
- Willingness to travel
Interested candidates should submit their resumes to HR at hschwark@gntusa.com. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support. EXBERRY® is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
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