Associate Technologist – Taste, Global Sugar Reduction

Location: Princeton, NJ

Place of work: Onsite, Princeton, NJ

Are you experience in the Food and Beverage or Ingredients Industry, and eager to learn, grow and contribute to a global, diverse and fast paced team? Our Taste, Texture, and Health division is seeking an Associate Technologist and contribute to our sugar reduction portfolio and application initiatives. You will support senior technologists in various stages of product development, project coordination, and day-to-day activities, playing a key role in advancing our sugar reduction solutions.

In this role, you will assist in the preparation, testing, and optimization of sugar reduction solutions in food and beverage applications, including data collection and product evaluation. You will coordinate project logistics, manage sample shipments, track project progress, and maintain accurate records. Additionally, you will prepare reports and presentations to communicate project updates and results and support the organization and upkeep of the lab environment.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, testing, and optimization of sugar reduction solutions in food & beverage applications, including data collection and product evaluation.

• Coordinate project logistics, ensuring materials and samples are organized for testing, and handling sample shipments to internal and external customers.

• Help track project progress and maintain accurate records for ongoing work.

• Preparation of reports and presentations to communicate project updates and results.

• Support the organization and upkeep of the lab environment, ensuring it is convenient, stocked, and ready for use.

We bring

• A company shaping the future based on a strong legacy of breakthrough industrial innovations and technologies

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset

• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity

• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards

You bring

• Recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate, full-time availability is required.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Experience with laboratory procedures, formulation, and product development processes. Food & Beverage and/or Ingredients industry experience is a plus.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork.

• Eagerness to learn, grow and contribute in a global, diverse and fast paced team

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, or a related field.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by January 6, 2024 .

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

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