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As a leading specialty chemicals distribution partner, IMCD has an important role to play in society, including by protecting health and welfare, improving economic prosperity and helping to create a more sustainable future. IMCD operates as a professional services business where highly qualified key people working together in a flat organizational structure are making a real difference. By joining IMCD, you’ll be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing group of ambitious and like-minded professionals, where you’ll have the freedom to make your own mark.

IMCD is proud of its people and culture and considers them to be its most valuable asset by far!

Do you want to work for a growing and expertise-driven company? Then we’d love to hear from you!

About IMCD

IMCD is a leading global distributor and formulator of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Since our founding in 1995, our entrepreneurial spirit has driven smart, sustainable solutions powered by local know-how and global expertise.

Publicly listed on Euronext Amsterdam (AEX), IMCD operates across EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. We partner with top-tier suppliers to deliver tailored solutions across eight business groups, including Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care and Industrial & Institutional Cleaning Solutions, Food & Nutrition, Advanced Materials, Coatings & Construction, Lubricants & Energy, and Industrial Solutions, and Pharmaceuticals.

IMCD’s strength lies in its dual focus on distribution and formulation. Through our global network of technical and commercial experts, we collaborate closely with customers to develop impactful, innovative solutions that shape industries and meet the evolving needs of the markets we serve.

Job Purpose The Technical Application Specialist role is intended to enhance our Technical capabilities.



The position will conduct application bench work for technical projects, bench work for product development of Food products as well as development of prototype demo samples for principals and customers, trade shows, symposiums, etc. This position should be able to provide technical support (at IMCD and customers) in all food categories but with emphasis on nutrition (RTD & RTM beverages, bars).

The scope of this position covers Food & Nutrition BU in North America.

Duties and Responsibilities

Research & Development, Technical Support, Product Development/Application works of food based products:

·Accelerate projects by conducting application bench work on technical projects from internal & external customers and principals. Conduct and document lab trials for each ·project in an organized and scientific manner.

·Conduct analytical, physical and sensory testing on prototype and customers products as required.

·Develop a library of food based prototype formulations in IMCD format by incorporating products from our portfolio.

·Liaise with principals and become knowledgeable in incorporating their ingredients into food products.

·Prepare and conduct Technical presentations to our customers virtually or in-person in the IMCD Innovation studio.

·Technical Support to sales and customers with technical recommendations associated with our ingredients.

·In-field Technical Support to sales & customers via joint calls or plant trials associated with technical projects





Develop and Maintain Technical Information:

·Build a library of technical resource materials related to product development.

·Build a library of Technical documents to be used for innovative selling & tools for the Commercial team.

Qualifications/Competencies

·Bachelor’s degree in Science/Food Science or equivalent with at least 3 – 5 years experience in the Food Industry.

·Must have experience in product development in nutritional RTD & RTM beverages and bars as specified in above “Job Purpose”

·UHT & R&D; experience in a manufacturing environment will be an asset

·Knowledge of food formulation, food additives, ingredients & equipment/processes used by Food Industry.

·Bilingual fluency in French will be an asset

·Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with a high degree of organizational and multi-tasking characteristics.

·Must have excellent presentation skills and be comfortable being in front of the camera.

·Self-motivated to accomplish business and personal objectives.

Compensation

Salary Range: $66,000 – $98,000 per annum

What We Offer

We value our people and are proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including:

·Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)

·Annual Bonus Eligibility

·Comprehensive group benefits

·Learning, Training, and Development Opportunities

·A collaborative, innovative setting that encourages freedom to act and an entrepreneurial spirit

IMCD Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants for this vacancy.

📌 Technical Application Specialist, Food & Nutrition North America (Brampton)
🏢 IMCD Group
📍 Brampton