Principal Dairy Technologist, Technical Service - Key and National Accounts

Ingredion Incorporated • Englewood, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Englewood, CO Workplace type: Hybrid- 4 days/week on-site & 1 day/week remote Ingredion is seeking a Principal Dairy Food Technologist to lead technical support for global and regional customers across diverse food and beverage applications. The candidate will provide formulation expertise primarily in fermented dairy and alternative dairy applications for large global accounts. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to showcase innovative ingredient solutions, manage technical projects, and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key customer decision-makers. The Principal Technologist reports to the Senior Manager, Key Accounts and Category Technical Service Manager, T&HS, US/CAN

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in food science, Chemistry or related scientific field (e.g. Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering) with 5+ years of product development and Technical Service experience preferably in dairy and alternative dairy.
• Knowledge of common food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions such as starches, sweeteners, hydrocolloids, fats, proteins etc., is a plus.
• Ability to formulate products across a range of food categories
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills required for formulation development, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Previous laboratory pilot plant & bench top experience in a research food laboratory/product development environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive technical reports and deliver technical presentations
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel up to 30% primarly local travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution for key accounts, supporting account plans and delivering on strategic roadmaps.
• Engage directly with customers to co-create food concepts and present solutions at meetings and trade shows.
• Support customer, sales, and marketing initiatives with technical leadership and category expertise.
• Drive category growth as a peer leader in the Category Expertise Team (CET), developing and executing strategic initiatives.
• Manage multiple complex projects using strong project management skills to meet shifting business priorities.
• Introduce innovative technologies and solutions through collaboration with internal teams and customers.
• Design, supervise, and analyze experiments to solve formulation challenges and generate actionable insights.
• Deepen understanding of ingredient functionality across applications and mentor others in its use.
• Monitor market trends to inform technical strategies.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and communicate effectively across teams.

Benefits

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees