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Manager, Technical Services, Colors, Ingredient Solutions, North America

DSM


Job Location:

Princeton, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 114700 - 160000
Posted: 16 October 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Manager Technical Services Colors Ingredient Solutions North America

Location: Princeton NJ or Menomonee Falls WI

Are you ready to blend science creativity and customer impact As our Manager Technical Services Colors you will serve as a customer-facing technical expert for color solutions across North America. Based in either Princeton NJ or Menomonee Falls WI you will combine hands-on applications expertise with a commercial mindset partnering with Account Managers to develop and recommend color solutions lead technical customer engagements and influence opportunities through deep color and application knowledge.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the regional customer-facing expert for colors partnering with the North America sales team to support customer opportunities and drive product adoption.
  • Lead technical service projects including hands-on color matching formulation application trials and solution development with the ability to work across benchtop pilot plant and industrial manufacturing environments.
  • Develop tailored color concepts aligned with customer applications and brand strategies and prepare compelling technical presentations and color pitches.
  • Design and deliver customized training programs across segments integrating regulatory commercial and application expertise.
  • Collaborate across technical application and commercial teams to co-create solutions that enhance customer value and innovation.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity and support new color launches partnerships industry engagement and other opportunities that strengthen our position in the market.

We Bring:

  • A company shaping the future based on a strong legacy of breakthrough industrial innovations and technologies.
  • A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
  • Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected regardless of their background beliefs or identity.
  • An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
  • Collaboration with experts in health nutrition and beauty to drive progress.
  • Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.

You Bring:

  • Strong hands-on food and beverage application experience including formulation testing troubleshooting and laboratory-based product development.
  • Extensive knowledge of food and beverage color solutions including deep familiarity with color house dynamics and application strategies.
  • A track record of managing complex technical projects from concept through application trials and implementation with strong hands-on benchtop capabilities.
  • The ability to translate technical expertise into customer solutions and influence key stakeholders; customer-facing technical service or technical sales experience is an advantage.
  • Cross-functional expertise and the ability to collaborate across regulatory commercial and application teams along with willingness to travel regularly to support customers and business needs.
  • A bachelors degree or higher in a science or technology field related to food and beverages with significant industry experience preferred.


The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicants job-related skills experience relevant education or training and primary work location. Salary $114700.00-$160000.00.

In addition to base salary we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package inclusive of annual incentive pay a retirement savings plan health care coverage paid time off recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare the impact of your work here will be felt by millions every single day. Whether its fragrance that helps you focus alternative meat thats better for the planet or reducing sugar without losing flavor this is where you help shape the future of nutrition health and beauty for everyone everywhere.

And while youre making a difference well make sure youre growing too. With learning that never stops a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses teams and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas Theyre essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond together.

The application process

Interested in this position Please apply online by uploading your resume in English. We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on November 14 2026.

Inclusion belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported included and free to be themselves they do their best work and thats exactly the kind of culture were building. A place where opportunity is truly equal authenticity is celebrated and everyone has the chance to grow contribute and feel they belong.

Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer and were serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing were committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds no matter your gender ethnicity sexual orientation or anything else that makes you you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process were here to help just let us know what you need and well do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

Were managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If youre applying as an individual wed love to hear from you. Were not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.


Required Experience:

Manager


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Purpose-led, performance-driven Royal DSM is a global, purpose-led leader in health and nutrition, applying bioscience to improve the health of people, animals, and the planet. DSM’s purpose is to create brighter lives for all which we achieve through developing products and solution ... View more

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