Technology Scientist - Cheddar Dairy Cultures and Enzymes

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Welcome to... Global Applied Research in Application of Culture and Enzyme solutions within the Cheddar segment in North America.

We are searching for a Cheddar Cheese Expert to provide support to our customers in North America. The position is based in the United States.

We develop and support the application of cultures and enzymes for our cheese customers all over the world. Our core competences bring the best ingredients solutions to our cheese customers and assist them with our application expertise.

We have access to modern laboratories and excellent Application Technology Centers for optimizing the correct culture and enzyme solutions for Cheddar production. In addition, we collaborate with colleagues, universities, research institutes and other partners both nationally and internationally to support our customers.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Expertise for our customers and colleagues how to best use our cultures and enzymes in cheese technology to reach the desired cheddar quality (composition, ripening and functionality).
• Support the training of the sales team and a working partner with our customers.
• Troubleshooting and creating solutions for dairy cheese customers
• Planning, executing and documenting trials by designing experiments and statistical data processing.
• Hands-on application competence development activities in the cheese pilot facilities and laboratories in the US and globally.
• Prepare and conduct presentations, seminars and training to internal and external customers.

To succeed you must hold:

• PhD, MS (preferred) or BS with 5+ years of experience working specifically with Cheddar technology and/or ingredients in a pilot and /or production environment
• Demonstrated competence in design and execution of projects
• Experience creating strong relationships built on trust and credibility.
• Travelling and being in the field with our customers.
• Ambitious, initiative-taking and able to prioritize tasks and projects, to support our customers across North America
• Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing, have multicultural understanding and are proficient in English (second language a plus).
• Up to 50% travel may be expected including some international

Location: Hybrid in Milwaukee, WI area preferred, remote for senior level skills

Application deadline: November 14, 2025

Expected salary range: 115,000-125,000 or higher for senior level

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

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