Senior Food Application Scientist

COMPANY OVERVIEW Balchem Corporation develops manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well being of life on the planet providing state of the art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide Our corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton New York Hudson Valley area and we have a broad network of sales offices manufacturing sites and R&D centers primarily located in the US and Europe Founded in 1967 Balchem is a publicly traded company NASDAQ BCPC with annual revenues over 640 million and a market cap exceeding 30 billion The company consists of three business segments Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products Balchem employs over 1400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions To learn more about our dynamic stable and growing company visit wwwbalchemcom POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Food Scientist position within the Applications R&D team will leverage scientific training and industrial experience to find technical solutions to manufacturing challenges in the bakery space by applying scientific rigor to address known issues This role is expected to tackle projects with significant technical complexity ensuring diligence in the development scale up and commercialization of innovative products that deliver on business goals The position requires a strong ability to work cross functionally to set goals and timetables drive innovation and support commercialization efforts Additionally this individual will support execution of local and global strategies and business initiatives while providing technical expertise to internal and external customers ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Lead and champion a culture of safety across all activitiesOptimize and validate functional performance shelf life and sensory properties of baked goods including bread muffins cookies cakes rolls and tortillas by conducting product testing both analytical and sensory and by reviewing and analyzing the resulting dataLead multiple complex projects while ensuring timeliness accuracy and alignment with customer and business goalsCollaborate with the commercial team and other R&D teams to translate unmet consumer needs into actionable scientific and technological insights in both domestic and international marketsDesign and execute experiments to create technical application data supporting the businesss commercial strategyExhibit conceptual creative and analytic problem solving the ability to break down complex issues and simplify by focusing on what mattersProvide technical support to customers sales teams and internal departments on products and technologiesCollaborate with Marketing Sales Operations Quality Regulatory and other R&D teams to achieve cross functional business objectives that may include cost reduction initiatives production efficiencies and quality improvementsStay updated on emerging technologies and developments in bakery products fostering strong relationships with customers research institutions and industry organizationsServe as a technical expert solving broader business issues through science and technology strategiesDevelop new product ideas and concepts for demos and tradeshows in multiple applications bakery confectionary etc with an emphasis on incorporation of Balchem ingredients in new and unique ways that align with current trendsSupport and mentor other scientists within the R&D organizationDeliver written and oral reports on project status experimental results and technical recommendationsTake an independent and disciplined approach to organizing work activity prioritizing tasks and analysis; seek out additional projects and activities to drive the business forwardEnsure the integrity of the R&D laboratory through accurate record keeping test design and adherence to sanitary practicesEnsure high standards of food safety hygiene and sanitation working with quality and regulatory teams as needed to ensure compliance to food safety requirementsOther duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in Food Science Culinology Baking or other related scientific field with 8 years of relevant manufacturing experienceIndustrial baking experience is required including a strong understanding of the commercial manufacturing of baked goods breads rolls tortillas cakesmuffins and cookies and the associated processes mixing baking proofing etcStrong understanding of GMP HAACP FDA regulations and sanitation proceduresAdvanced problem solving data analysis and evaluation skillsAbility to learn new categories quickly navigate in a complex fast paced business environment and manage and prioritize multiple projects while delivering high quality resultsCommitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and innovationsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple projects with a demonstrated history of delivering high quality resultsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams Marketing Operations and Manufacturing Quality and Regulatory and Senior ManagementProficiency with computer software including MS Office Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook WORKING CONDITIONS Work involves the use of typical food science lab equipment computers and instrumentationSome extended periods of working on your feet in the lab pilot and manufacturing plantMay be required to lift and carry large boxes or bags and the work environment may occasionally be noisy wet slippery and subject to temperature variationsSome business travel by automobile bus train andor plane may be required IN Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity inclusion equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of harassment and hostility