Senior Food Scientist, Snacks & Bakery Product Development and Food Design

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s 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 you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's 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: Bridgewater, NJ

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

As a Senior Food Scientist, Snacks & Bakery Product Development and Food Design you will drive innovation through leading research and development projects, collaborating with geography and customer teams, and connecting customer and consumer needs to break-through technology. 

What you will do:

• Work with Marketing, Technical Service, Global Key Accounts, and other cross-functional teams to drive new business opportunities and customer projects. In addition, providing applications expertise for these teams.

• Translate voice of customer and key customer value propositions from geography category teams to technical solutions that make our customer’s breakthroughs possible.

• Manage and support global projects by planning, designing and conducting experiments/trials in the laboratory and pilot plant and conducting data analysis to develop clear conclusions and recommendations that support business decisions.

• Applying analytical methods to characterize the attributes of snacks, bakery, and confectionery products and coordinate more extensive testing with Sensory, Analytical, and Texture teams when required.

• Complete technical project reports and presentations and providing project status updates, plans, milestones and outcomes to team and stakeholders as required.

• Develop new formulation concepts leveraging ingredients and processes which can be applied globally. Leverage industrial expertise to develop and commercialize new ingredients and technologies grounded on customer insights.

• Support Ingredion’s IP strategy by staying abreast of technology environment (established and emerging technologies, market trends, IP landscape). Conduct prior art searches (e.g., literature, patents), proactively seek and pursue IP opportunities to protect Ingredion’s stake in new and promising ingredients and applications.

• Staying engaged with the industry information, and developing industry relationships and networks within organizations like IFT, AACC, B&CMA, AIB, IBIE.

• Presenting work, capabilities and knowledge at key international conferences, training events, and customer meetings

What you will bring:

• MS/PhD in Food Science, Bakery Science, Food Process Engineering, or closely related field with 3-5+ years of progressive experience in food formulation/ product development and a passion for food science.

• Demonstrated hands-on product development experience and knowledge in Snacks and / or Bakery category application segments.

• Knowledge of starches, hydrocolloids and other texturizers, specialty sweeteners and plant-based protein ingredients in food applications.

• Experience with experimental design, statistical data analysis, and interpretation of results.

• Experience in literature search and familiarity with peer-reviewed scientific journals desired.

• Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills e.g. delivering presentations and writing technical reports.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills

• Ability to travel up to 20%

Who you are:

• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable leading multiple projects concurrently.

• Team player with interpersonal skills, technical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

• Curious and creative with a customer-focused mindset, ability to proactively inspire change.

• Analytical and critical thinker with business acumen and strong problem-solving 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 disability—mental or physical—marital 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 applicant's 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:

Yes, Within Country

Pay Range:

$102,100.00-$136,166.67 Annual

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.