Portfolio Applications Technician

Mane USA • Lebanon, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MANE is a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor and Fragrance. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “We capture what moves”.

We are looking to add a Portfolio Applications Technician to our dynamic team at our Development Center in Lebanon, OH! The Portfolio Applications Technician supports the Portfolio team’s day-to-day R&D activities, including assisting with flavor validation by applying flavors across multiple product categories. Working under general supervision, this role helps ensure that flavor solutions align with target applications and meet customer expectations. The Portfolio Applications Technician plays a critical role in driving portfolio strategic alignment and enhancing customer-centric practices.

Requirements

• Ability to follow recipe and/or formula sheet
• Excellent Math Skills and Understanding of basic Laboratory Math Practices
• Collaborative – Willingness to share and learn from experiences
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Self-motivated, forward thinking problem solver
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Computer experience, with emphasis on Microsoft Office and formulation software. SAP experience a plus.
• Understanding of safe laboratory practices & follow protocol independently
• High School Diploma or equivalent required with associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year in a flavor/food industry preferred with experience in food preparation and/or flavor research and development

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience a plus.
• associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply flavors across diverse product applications for portfolio development and R&D team evaluation.
• Monitor and maintain adequate levels of raw materials and lab supplies to support ongoing project work and minimize delays
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness of the lab workspace
• Monitor and maintain flavor library in partnership with sample services team
• Capture flavor portfolio taste data accurately adhering to Mane sensory language and best practices
• Maintain accurate records of portfolio base recipes and assist in managing application data files.
• Participates in taste panels and project evaluations.
• Handle special tasks and projects as requested in order to meet company objectives.
• Build a working knowledge of internal project processes and timelines to effectively support the successful execution of portfolio customer and strategic initiatives.
• Building technical skills i.e. application, computer skills, sensory descriptive analysis
• Other duties in support of company objectives
• Consistent with MANE’s environmental commitments, every employee shall actively participate in relevant education/training based upon corporate and local environmental objectives. Where these objectives are relevant to job-related and job-specific roles and responsibilities, each employee shall adhere to applicable environmental policies and procedures, as well as act on best practices.

Benefits

• MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan.
• Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shutdown, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED