Ingredion Incorporated
Technical Service Technologist, Dairy
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Technologist – Dairy & Non-Dairy Innovation (On Site)
About Ingredion
Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Whether in your favorite chocolate, pet food, everyday snacks, or even the paper you write on—you’ve experienced our work without realizing it.
As a global powerhouse operating in over 60 industries, we harness natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing extensive experience, there’s a place for you here. We thrive on diverse perspectives and are committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Workplace Type: On Site
The Role
A highly autonomous Technologist driving the technical delivery of dairy and non-dairy innovation projects—from concept through pilot and factory trials. This role plays a critical part in shaping customer solutions, advancing product development, and supporting business growth through technical expertise and collaboration.
Reporting to the UK Development Manager, the Technologist (Dairy/Non-Dairy) will:
- Lead end-to-end [product and process development] for dairy and non-dairy applications
- Manage customer projects, support innovation initiatives, and ensure successful scale-up via pilot trials and factory testing
- Combine technical expertise, project ownership, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver commercially viable solutions
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Responsibilities
- Independently manage and deliver customer projects across dairy and non-dairy applications
- Develop new products and technologies, including both "me-too" improvements and innovative concepts
- Plan, execute, and support pilot plant and factory trials for product and process scale-up
- Provide technical consultation to UK and international customers
- Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, trials, and development activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, purchasing, quality, and development teams to deliver projects and resolve issues
- Contribute to cost optimization, raw material substitution, and continuous improvement efforts
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s (Bachelors) or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline
- Relevant experience in dairy and/or non-dairy product development
- Hands-on expertise with pilot plant and factory-scale trials
- Strong knowledge of food systems, ingredients, and processing techniques
- Experience supporting customer-facing technical projects
Key Skills & Behaviours
- Strong technical problem-solving and analytical capability
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects effectively
- Collaborative mindset with excellent cross-functional communication
- Customer-focused approach, with technical consultation expertise
- Detail-oriented, with strong documentation and organization skills
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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:
- Competitive salary and performance-based pay aligning with your contributions
- Comprehensive health, long-term savings, and holistic wellness support
- 33 vacation days (including bank holidays) + holiday purchase scheme
- Career growth opportunities through learning, training, and development programs
- Employee Recognition Program, celebrating real-time achievements globally
- Employee Referral Program, earning bonuses for recommending top talent
- Secure company pension plan to support your retirement
Join our community of bold innovators, where diversity, collaboration, and purpose drive impact. Whether you're reimagining ingredients or transforming ways of working, we develop what’s next by thinking differently.
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