Application Technologist (Fixed term 1 year contract to cover Marta's maternity leave) Key Objectives of the Role You will work on optimising the flavour portfolio and from this, make flavour selections for customers. Objectives, Roles and Responsibilities Lead reactive customer briefings, working on end-to-end beverage development, selecting the best taste solutions from Synergy’s portfolio. From customer brief objectives, deliver projects on time, performing necessary revisions as required. Ensure recipes are fit for factory production supported with relevant specifications. Prepare samples for sensory evaluation for project work and to support the Innovation team. Select appropriate flavours for sample requests. Carry out projects with the wider Innovation team, manage relationships with the creation, analytical and sensory groups to ensure successful project outcomes. Work directly with customers, lead workshops and attend customer visits. Attend trade shows and conferences to both understand the market and develop customer relationships. Build relationships with ingredient suppliers and industry specialists to gain raw material, legislative and processing knowledge. Develop relationships with customers to best understand their processing capabilities to ensure recipe development is optimised for their requirements. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill and Experience (_Required to perform the job_) Essential
- 2-3 years of experience working in the food and beverage industry
- Effective communicator with all stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Ability to prioritise effectively, while working on multiple projects, often with short deadlines
- Creative mindset
- Passionate about food and drink Highly Desirable Have formulation expertise in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages Full driving licence Special Relationships and Contacts (_Internal and External_) Contacts: - Innovation team members
- Account mangers
- Customers




- Ingredient suppliers Competencies Dealing with Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without having the total picture, isn't upset when things are up in the air, doesn't have to finish things before moving on, can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty Action Orientated - Enjoys working hard; is action orientated and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others Problem solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer Drive for results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Creativity - Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings. Customer focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services, acts with customers in mind, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect Informing - Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization, provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions, is timely with information Priority setting - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important, quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside, can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal, eliminates roadblocks, creates focus

📌 Application Operator (Muggia)
🏢 Synergy Flavors
📍 Muggia