Phytolon is Hiring.
Senior Food Technologist – Natural Colors | Princeton Metro Area, NJ (On-Site)
Full-time | On-site | Starting October 2025 (flexible)
We're looking for a hands-on Senior Food Technologist to join our U.S. team and lead the development of natural color applications for food and beverages.
At Phytolon, we are transforming how food colorants are made, combining scientific excellence with a mission to create sustainable, clean-label solutions.
As we expand our U.S. operations, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally, contribute directly to customer success, and join a purpose-driven team.
About the Role
As a Senior Food Technologist, you will lead the development and optimization of food color applications, directly support customer implementation, and help expand the global adoption of natural colorants. This is a hands-on role that blends technical formulation, strategic collaboration, and customer-facing engagement.
What you'll be doing:
· Prepare and apply natural food color samples for various food and beverage applications, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
· Conduct on-site product demonstrations and customer visits to support onboarding and showcase product capabilities.
· Troubleshoot formulation challenges and drive effective solutions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
· Maintain clear technical documentation for sample protocols, testing outcomes, and customer feedback.
· Collaborate across internal functions and global teams to develop and scale new product applications.
· Support international projects, regulatory adaptation, and global customer needs as required.
What we're looking for:
· 5+ years of hands-on experience in food applications, product development, or formulation, preferably in customer-facing or application support roles.
· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field.
· Strong formulation and process execution skills, with attention to detail and quality in sample preparation and testing.
· Experience with food colorants, understanding their behavior, stability, and interaction with other ingredients, is a strong advantage.
· Familiarity with food additives and functional ingredients is preferred.
· Proficiency in project tracking and documentation tools, such as Asana or similar platforms.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical content to diverse audiences.
· Self-driven, adaptable, and organized, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
· Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally to support customer engagement and collaboration.
Benefits:
· Competitive compensation based on experience
· Health insurance coverage
· Paid time off (PTO)
· 401(k) retirement plan
· Professional development opportunities
· Commuter benefits and travel expense reimbursement
Send your resume to HR@phytolon.com
About Phytolon
At Phytolon, we are committed to global sustainability and human health through our first-in-class natural colors. As experts in fermentation and food engineering, we utilize state-of-the-art baker's yeast fermentation technology to deliver a wide range of high-quality natural colors. With a focus on year-round availability, clean label, and cost-efficiency, we strive to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Phytolon’s exceptional natural colors inspire creativity, align with clean label requirements, and contribute to a healthier world.
Learn more at www.phytolon.com
