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Technical Service Principal Technician

at Ingredion

📍 Bridgewater, NJ Hybrid Posted April 03, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

Ingredion seeks a Technical Service Principal Technician to deliver technical support across food and beverage applications, focusing on texture and healthful solutions, with bench-top and pilot plant formulations, testing, and documentation.

  • Perform bench-top and pilot plant project support for customer initiatives and opportunities aligned with Go-To-Market strategy
  • Work across diverse food application categories to provide hands-on support and identify innovative solutions
  • Support development of demos, prototypes, and application validations
  • Conduct qualification and application testing for product management and launches
  • Prepare technical reports and documentation for customers

Role covers bench-top and pilot-plant formulation development, testing, and documentation; requires knowledge of GMP, food processes, and cross-functional collaboration with sales and marketing to enable new product development.

The ideal candidate is a senior technical service professional with a Food Science background, capable of bench-top and pilot-plant work, with strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration, and willingness to travel domestically.

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field
Carbohydrates knowledge
Microsoft Office
Food ScienceGood Manufacturing Practicesbench-toppilot plantfood formulationsanalytical testingapplication testingtechnical reportsdocumentationlaboratory safetyCarbohydratesLaboratory protocolsMicrosoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPoint
Food ScienceGood Manufacturing PracticesPilot plantBench-topFood formulationsAnalytical testingApplication testingTechnical reportsDocumentationLaboratory safetyMicrosoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPointCarbohydratesLaboratory protocols
Team playerCreative problem solvingSelf-starterHighly organizedDetail-orientedStrong communication
Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Provide hands-on food science technical support and development from bench-top to pilot plant to enable new product development
Role Subtype Food product development
Technical Service Principal TechnicianFood ScienceGood Manufacturing Practicespilot plantbench-topfood formulationsanalytical testingapplication testingtechnical reportsdocumentationMicrosoft OfficeWordExcelPowerPointCarbohydratesLaboratory safetyGMPpilot plant scalefood formulations and prototypes

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field not present, Inability to travel 10-15% domestically

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