At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.
The Bakery Applications Team Technologist V is an essential part of the Corbion RDA Food organization. The Technologist V has a central role in supporting and developing new products for the baking industry and supporting sales, procurement, operations, and product management. The Technologist V collaborates closely with the internal bakery and other RDA application teams to lead and execute projects that support and deliver products aligned with market and customer needs.
Essential Functions
- Manage bakery and non-bakery projects to develop new and improved products to address the needs of our customers
- Manage moderately complex projects including but not limited to new product development, procurement projects, product reformulation, and operations support
- Report/discuss work status and other critical information with peers and RDA management
- Participate in cross-functional project teams to develop project objectives. Achieve project objectives by working cross-functionally with internal groups
- Facilitate prototype development and participate in the conception and development of new prototypes
- Establish and document specifications for new products based on lab development and plant trials
- Cultivate a professional and collaborative team atmosphere with peer groups and upper management
- Assist in maintaining a lab environment that is clean, organized, and work ready
- Be flexible in taking additional tasks as needed to support company's business goals
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Bakery Science, Food Science, Cereal Chemistry, or related fields. Master’s Degree, AIB, or CMB a plus, but not required.
- 0 - 5 years of technical experience/product development work with a major food manufacturer or food ingredient company.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Broadly trained in food science with strong application and functional ingredient knowledge grains, flours, starches, fibers, sweeteners, hydrocolloids, lipids, enzymes, oxidation, emulsifiers, preservatives, and leavening agents.
- Experience in formulation, analytical, and industrial processing knowledge relating to bakery products.
- Proficient in statistical analysis and data interpretation to support evidence-based decision making.
- Demonstrates strong professionalism and ability to establish trusted relationships with internal and external partners
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrates strong initiative and self-motivation to achieve outstanding results, combined with high emotional intelligence and professionalism to navigate relationships and collaborate effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, or via video conferencing.
Working Environment
- Approximately 80% lab work and 20% desk work
- Employees may be exposed to common food allergens, including but not limited to wheat, soy, eggs, dairy, and sesame, during activities such as handling, mixing, storing, or transporting materials, or while accessing the production floor.
- The work environment may contain airborne particles due to raw materials, resulting in a dusty atmosphere in some areas. Certain tasks or zones may require the use of respirators, especially where dust or chemical exposure is elevated.
- Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required based on the task and location. This may include dust masks, hair nets, beard nets, gloves, respirators, and other protective gear to ensure both worker safety and product integrity.
- Some work may be performed in a manufacturing facility with variable environmental conditions, including changes in temperature, lighting, and ambient noise.
- In designated zones, hearing protection is required to ensure employee safety. Exposure to moderate to high, noise levels due to equipment and operations; hearing protection is provided and required where applicable.
- Temperature fluctuations may occur within warehouse or production areas, requiring adaptability to both heated and non-heated zones. Employees may be exposed to high ambient temperatures during summer months and cold conditions during winter months, depending on the work area and tasks performed.
Physical Demands
- Office-based tasks may involve prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting at a desk and using a computer.
- Manual dexterity for tasks such as keyboard use, mouse operation, and handling office equipment.
- Must be able to perform tasks that require moderate physical exertion, such as lifting, moving, or positioning materials up to 50 pounds, as required to complete essential job functions.
- Ability to move/traverse within the workspace to access tools, equipment, or workstations.
- Ability to work in environments with elevated noise levels, with appropriate hearing protection provided.
- Ability to ascend/descend stairs or ladders occasionally to access equipment or work areas.
- Ability to position self (e.g., bend, stoop, kneel, crouch) to perform tasks or access equipment.
- Visual acuity for reading documents, screens, and performing tasks requiring precision.
- Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to the task, including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, chemical suits, face shields, gloves, and uniforms.
Travel Requirements
Occasional domestic travel may be required.
About Corbion
Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature’s ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side-by-side with our customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2024, Corbion generated annual sales of € 1,332.0 million with a workforce of 2,399 FTEs. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com
Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.
Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.
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Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.
