Job Description

Function
Research & Development

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Beverage Application Specialist to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will play a key part in developing and formulating beverage prototypes, primarily acidified drink, protein drinks, neutral beverages, teas, and juices. You will work closely with the Technical Team, Technical Service Team, Internal Marketing, and Market Managers to support both customer-driven and proactive projects, ensuring product development aligns with customer needs and market trends.
Your Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate beverage prototypes using a variety of flavors and ingredients to suit customer specifications and market demands
• Conduct hands-on lab work to prepare and test finished product prototypes, ensuring the highest quality and consistency in all formulations.
• Provide application and technical support to Key Accounts and Market Managers in the region, ensuring that customer needs are met and product formulations meet the highest standards.
• Work closely with customers to understand their unique requirements, offering technical expertise in beverage formulation and application to deliver tailored solutions.
• Conduct and coordinate internal product evaluation sessions, collaborating with teams to refine and improve prototypes based on feedback and test results.
• Contribute to the development of innovative beverage product concepts, ensuring alignment with customer goals and market trends, and present them to potential customers.
• Support the development of dry and liquid compound systems, enabling turnkey product development from concept to execution.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of the laboratory area and equipment at all times, adhering to safety and cleanliness standards.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, exhibitions, seminars, and courses as required by management, showcasing expertise and building strong customer relationships.
• Maintain the necessary raw material inventory to readily develop fast-tracked projects and prototypes for customers.

Your Profile

• Degree or diploma in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field
• At least 7 years of experience in flavor application and formulation in beverage product development is required.
• Experience in dairy applications and pilot plant operations would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of beverage production processes, with experience in production or industry settings.
• Competency in basic laboratory skills and proficiency in PC software applications.
• Proven hands-on experience in beverage formulation and product development.
• Experience in project management and team leadership is required, with the ability to oversee multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

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About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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