Baking Technologist North America (m/f/d)

Who we are looking for

About Us

AB Enzymes, as a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, is a leading company in the innovation and production of enzymes worldwide. Operating in the biotechnology industry we are an important partner for customers in the application of food, animal feed and industrial enzymes. With our expertise in the global enzymes business, we help our customers to make their industrial processes more sustainable, environmentally friendly and efficient. Product excellence and innovation are among our key strengths while our passion for science and customer-focused solutions is what drives us.

Our global headquarters are in Darmstadt, Germany with offices and lab spaces. We closely cooperate with our partnering business ROAL Oy in Finland (located north of Helsinki) where our enzymes are being produced and researched. We are striving to leverage our strong growth prospects, state-of-the-art R&D, flat structure, and a thriving and employee-focused culture to bring on board talents who are motivated to contribute to our collective success, develop themselves, and want to make a real difference. For more information visit our website www.abenzymes.com .

The Role

As Baking Technologist, you will contribute to sustainable scientific application development with focus on the baking industry, provide high-level technical support during new product developments and you will support the technical validation of prioritized regional sales activities.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Executing controlled baking experiments within a laboratory setting to design, implement and evaluate our portfolio of products within various conditions
• Providing daily hands-on support in the bake lab to ensure the Application Development Manager's needs are met with expertise and efficiency
• Deliver innovative and efficient technical assistance for our customers and projects
• Collaborate closely with Research & Development, Marketing, and Sales teams to provide technical insights for industrial applications, thereby driving growth and exploring new opportunities
• Contribute as an active member of a global team of baking experts

About You

• Hands-on baking experience from the US baking, baking ingredient, or flour milling industry is essential
• Well fit professionals with practical work experience / education in baking will be considered
• Experience in enzymes is a clear asset, but not required
• A degree in Food Technology or related disciplines in a relevant industry connected to baking would be beneficial
• Preferably 2-5 years of work experience in baking industry
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to details
• A creative, innovative and passion for baking
• Fluency in written and spoken English skills - Spanish fluency is a plus
• An outgoing personality, good interpersonal and communication skills are essential
• Willingness and capability to travel up to 20 % of the time throughout USA and Canada for work-related assignments

Why Us

• An opportunity in an exciting and growing industry with business development prospects which are based on a future proof & sustainable technology
• An international working environment with the chance to further develop yourself personally and professionally
• A challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry
• A progressive, team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility
• A modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• You will find a collaborative and open-minded culture, flat hierarchies and a 'people first' attitude
• Future career opportunities through our ABF network
• The possibility to mobile working

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application together with your salary expectations.

AB Enzymes