Applications Technician

Description

Position Summary: Applications Technician to develop and scale formulations, provide technical and regulatory support, and manage projects for customers in LATAM. Key Highlights: 1. Development and scale-up of new colorant formulations 2. Technical and regulatory support to customers and sales team 3. Active participation in technical presentations and events ROHA SCIENCES MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. is seeking an Applications Technician. Responsibilities: 1\. Develop new formulations, match or replace synthetic and/or natural colors, meeting customer requirements in LATAM and applicable legislation in each country. 2\. Provide technical and regulatory support to the sales team and LATAM customers. 3\. Conduct shelf-life evaluations, competitive color analysis, and stability testing for various projects as required, and generate corresponding reports. 4\. Scale up new products at the plant (first three batches). 5\. Enter and update projects in the SAP system. 6\. Visit customers for technical presentations and follow up on projects. 7\. Prepare specifications and related documentation for new products (MSDS, COA, regulatory letters). 8\. Prepare applications and demonstrations for technical presentations with customers or trade shows/exhibitions, and actively participate in such events. 9\. Join the HACCP team if assigned, actively participate, and perform any tasks designated by the Safety Leader. 10\. Ensure availability of materials required for project execution and/or laboratory analyses. 11\. Prepare monthly reports. Requirements: * Food Engineer, Chemist, Biochemist, or Biotechnologist * Specialized knowledge of food colorants * Minimum 2 years of experience in developing new food colorant or flavoring products. Applications of color/flavor/additives in various products, ingredient technology, food additive regulations (FDA, Codex, NPMs, European, Central and South American) * English: 0% written, reading, and conversational proficiency * Proficiency in Office, SAP, and SAE * Skills: extroverted, proactive, service-oriented, organized and planned, team player. What We Offer: * Salary: MXN 18,000–22,000 per month, based on experience * Statutory benefits * Job stability and growth opportunities * Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. * Willingness to travel and visit customers (with corresponding per diems) Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $18,000.00 – $22,000.00 per month Work Location: On-site