Technologist, Technical Service, Texture & Healthful Solutions USCAN

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Englewood CO

Workplace type: Hybrid- 4 days/week on-site & 1 day/week remote

As a Technologist Savory Applications you will provide technical support and expertise to customers for a broad range of food and beverage applications. The Technologist will work closely with our go-to-market team (Sales Business Development Marketing etc.) to support accounts within our Western Regional (Englewood CO) Technical Service team and our business initiatives for our growth platform products. Assist with managing existing product line develop new products and create customer-valued solutions. You will be responsible for developing food formulations and prototypes for various customer and business initiatives on pilot plant and lab benchtop scale utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices. You will also perform research-related duties as needed/assigned; support internal and external customer requests; and execute analytical testing including documenting results and preparing technical reports with guidance from the manager.

This role report to the Project Leader T&H US/CAN

What you will do:

• Provide technical support across a broad range of food applications applying product and application knowledge to identify solutions for internal and external customers with an emphasis on batter and breaded or coated applications.
• Build knowledge of the companys technologies product functionalities and their application in customer products and different food categories.
• Support demo/prototype development and application validation work to promote our products and capabilities.
• Support customer and business development projects and initiatives shifting priorities as needed and delivering on time.
• Conduct pilot and production scale trials in our Food Pilot Plant and/or at customers facilities.
• Conduct qualification and application testing to support product line management of existing line product and new product launches.
• Perform work needed to provide tools for our growth platform initiatives contributing to business growth and continuity.
• Work with direct manager & Technical service team to identify formulation challenges solve problems and develop innovative ideas.
• Interact with Technical service team research/growth platform leaders key technology functions sales and business development in US/Canada.
• Support assigned accounts and customer projects with these accounts.
• Support fry lab/pilot plant management specifically for oil fryers air fryers and impingement oven maintenance and up-keep.

What you will bring:

• B.S in Food Science/Food Engineering/Chemical Engineering with 0 to 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Previous laboratory pilot plant and benchtop experience in the food industry highly desired. Prior customer experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of common food applications/processes food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions.
• Ability to formulate products across a wide range of food categories with an emphasis on batter and breaded or coated food products.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills required for food formulation development optimization and troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical reports and deliver technical presentations.
• Excellent planning skills highly organized detail-oriented ability to multi-task.
• Ability to travel up to 15% domestically.

Who you are:

• Able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Able to deal well with ambiguity and embrace a dynamic work environment.
• Possess a customer-focused mindset proven people skills and self-motivation & focus on results.
• A Team player and have excellent interpersonal skills

Why Join Ingredion

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health long-term savings and resources for your physical mental and emotional well-being
• Career Growth Learning training and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.