Responsibilities
Provides technical and laboratory service support for existing products and solutions across all stages of development. Designs and executes proof-of-concept studies for new products and R&D initiatives. Conducts laboratory, field, and customer trials, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results. Prepares and maintains technical documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates closely with Technical Services, Commercialization Management, Regional Sales, and Key Account teams to support the technical conversion of sales opportunities. Delivers training to Sales teams, channel partners, and new Technical Services team members on product applications and testing methodologies. Requirements
Degree in Food Engineering or a related field; PhD preferred. Minimum of 7 years experience in a similar role or in product development within the food industry (B2B experience preferred). Strong understanding of the food ingredient market; experience in powder processing is an advantage. Proven ability to design experiments, analyze and interpret data, and translate results from lab, field, and customer trials into actionable recommendations. Strong ownership mindset, with the ability to work independently while fostering collaboration. Experience in technical leadership positions preferred. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders. Solid project management skills, including planning and documentation. Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; additional languages are an advantage. Willingness to travel up to 70% as required. About Omya
Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people’s lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose. Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.
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Senior Technical Services Representative Food Applications Arbeitgeber: Omya Group
Die Omya Group in Oftringen bietet eine herausragende Arbeitsumgebung für den Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management, in der Sie nicht nur Ihre umfangreiche Erfahrung einbringen, sondern auch aktiv zur Risikokultur des Unternehmens beitragen können. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Mitarbeiterentwicklung und einer offenen Unternehmenskultur fördert Omya Teamarbeit und Innovation, während Sie gleichzeitig die Möglichkeit haben, mit verschiedenen Abteilungen zusammenzuarbeiten und Ihre Führungsqualitäten weiter auszubauen. Zudem profitieren Sie von einem attraktiven Standort, der sowohl berufliche als auch persönliche Lebensqualität vereint.
