We are hiring a Technologist V to join this collaborative team. In this role, you will manage your own bakery and non-bakery application projects while also supporting teammates on key initiatives. You will apply your formulation experience to develop and improve products, troubleshoot challenges, and identify efficiencies that help deliver practical, customer-focused solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Support innovation projects including but not limited to new product development, and procurement & operation support projects.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Business Development to achieve project objectives.
- Lead and/or support new sample preparation for R&D, customers and Sales in a timely manner.
- Report/discuss project status, technical updates and other critical information with peers and R&D management.
- Support prototype development, plant trials, and commercialization activities for new and improved products.
- Establish, document and maintain specifications for new products based on lab development and plant trials.
- Cultivate a team atmosphere with peer groups and upper management.
- Maintain clean, organized, safe and work-ready lab environment.
- Be flexible in taking additional tasks as needed to support company's business goals.
Education, Experience and Skills Required:- Bachelor degree in Bakery Science, Food Science, Cereal Chemistry, or related fields. AIB, or CMB a plus, but not required.
- 2+years technical experience/development work within the food industry preferred.
- Basic formulation and industrial processing knowledge relating to bakery products.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
- Able to work independently to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate to a wide range of audiences concerning technical and business needs.
- Must have problem solving skills.
- Capable of self-management and multiple project/task management.
- Self-starting attitude.
- Possess a general understanding of bake lab analytical equipment.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 55 pound boxes or bags of material.
- Occasional overnight travel
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:- Postural changes such as sitting, reaching, climbing, standing, walking, ascending/descending ladders or stairs, and lifting occasionally.
- Occasionally operates computer, other office equipment, pilot lab production equipment, baking equipment, etc.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position such as sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 55 pound boxes or bags of material.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information.
- The ability to observe details at close range.
- Exposures encountered such as dusty environment, hazardous materials, loud noise, low or high temperatures, office, plant, warehouse, lab, and outdoor exposure.
- Maybe required to come in early or stay late at times.
General Performance Expectations:- Positive attitude. Displays Corbion's Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
- Adhere to the organization's employee performance expectations.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism within the department.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Our offerThe anticipated compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $87,000. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type years of and experience within the industry, education, etc. Please note, Corbion is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. In addition to the base compensation, we offer the following benefits*:
- Bonus potential
- Paid time off, including company holidays
- 401K with company match
- Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance coverage are offered to employees and eligible dependents (provided they meet eligibility requirements)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Education assistance
- Short- and long- term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Lifestyle and wellness benefits
*Please note, this is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.
