About this role
We are seeking a skilled Food Scientist/Food Technologist with a strong beverage development background to drive customer-focused product development activities, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with market and customer needs. This is a full time, onsite position based in our Princeton, NJ office. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, hours may occasionally vary depending on business needs and workload. Your role: Drive the product development activities along the different Lead to Order (LtO) stages in close collaboration with Sales Act as a technical expert providing guidance and insight during customer briefs and meetings to ensure technical alignment to client needs Being "technical" is an integral part of the opportunity team for all customer projects (LtO), responsible for prioritizing incoming brief/projects and project manage/controlling as well as checking product requests for technical feasibility Participate in tastings for product development In this role, you will collaborate closely with Sales and Business Units, as well as local and global D&A/R&D teams, to ensure customer needs are met Identifying gaps in the product range and establishing and constantly updating the product sub-range in collaboration with Application and Business Unit’s to deliver suitable product solutions in line with the given requirements into the LtO / for our customers Attend, participate customer visits and workshops taking place and conduct them independently in focus projects. Salary Range - $105k - 120k The compensation range provided reflects the expected base compensation only and does not include potential bonuses, incentive plans, or benefits. An individual’s final compensation offer will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education level, relevant experience, training, and geographic location. Your Profile: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Science or other science-related field 3-5 years’ hands on experience in beverge development/application or beverage R&D Strong project management, follow-through and communication skills The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in beverage development, solid project management skills, the ability to balance technical and commercial considerations, and a passion for sustainable, natural food and beverage products. We Offer: Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most 401(k) Retirement Plan – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs Supportive Culture – Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues Meaningful Impact – Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition Empowerment – Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference #LI-SG1