Application Technologist II, New Zealand

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

Sensient Technologies New Zealand is a fast growing business unit within the Sensient Flavours & Colours, Asia-Pacific Group. We provide quality food ingredients to our customers on a world-wide basis and are highly successful through our attention to customer service, creative technological innovation and product quality. 

We are currently seeking a result driven candidate with passion for product development. The role will also focus on colour selection and support for internal teams and customers across a wide range of product applications. The candidate should drive application development and innovative formulation, process and evaluation in a variety of product segments. Additionally, the job will require attention to detail and ability to learn new skills. 

You will thrive being part of a team of motivated people, be collaborative, however also comfortable working alone. Customer, quality and entrepreneurial focus are essential in this position.   

What you will do: 

• Product Development & Innovation: Conceptualize new product ideas using our portfolio of flavours, colours and natural extracts, match competitor products, and create appealing food/beverage prototypes. 
• Customer Support: Actively manage strategic client briefs, guide clients on the best use of Sensient’s ingredient & colour portfolio, and diagnose technical issues to resolve complaints. 
• Manufacturing & QA: Lead scale-up trials to ensure efficient production lines, and work with quality teams to troubleshoot batch failures or shelf-life issues. Use analytical equipment in colour matches, shelf-life and quality issues to generate reports for internal and external customers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a technical partner for the sales team during customer workshops and help guide customers in the best use of Sensient’s broad colouring portfolio.

What you will bring: 

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or an applied science.
• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of formulation or product development experience, ideally in categories like beverages, dairy, confectionery, or bakery. 
• Skills: Strong communication skills and an in-depth understanding of ingredient technology, flavor/color interactions, and food processing.

What you will get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors:
Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in New Zealand without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US. 

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