Citrus Technical Expert, Senior Manager
Location
Princeton, NJ | United States
Job description
Citrus Technical Expert, Senior Manager
Lakeland / Princeton
Onsite
Join our Global Citrus team as a Citrus Technical Expert and help shape the future of our citrus business. You'll support the Product Management leader as a technical expert in Citrus, working closely with Flavorists, Industrialization, Science & Research, and analytical teams to propose citrus ingredient development to create differentiating innovations, improve yield and efficiency, and optimize citrus raw materials. With opportunities for growth and development, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a global organization.
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Your key responsibilities
- Provide scientific and technical expertise to contribute to innovation pipeline and business guidance, including creating and delivering sustainable and cutting-edge Citrus Ingredients to satisfy client and consumer needs
- Work closely with Product Management leader, Flavorists, Industrialization, Science & Research, and analytical teams to propose and lead citrus ingredient development projects that improve yield, efficiency, and optimize raw materials
- Act as a scientific link for new and existing patents, monitor scientific competitive landscape, and closely monitor scientific advancements in Citrus
- Maintain facilities and equipment, pilot plant, identify and implement improvements in own area of responsibility and beyond
- Support the evaluation of innovative and unique ingredients and technologies, investigate supply agreements and duties, and work with vendors and S&R
We bring
- A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
- A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
- The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
- We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs
You bring
- Master's or PhD degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in citrus ingredient development, product development, or related field. Organic synthetic chemistry expertise is a plus
- Excellent scientific, technical, and product knowledge of citrus ingredients and their applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs
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