About the position:

The Applications Technologist & Quality Support will play a crucial role in IMCD’s ambition to become more technically insights driven and market/consumer trends/customer focused.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Technical Support & Solution Development: Provide technical support to the sales team and customers by developing formulation solutions, application samples, and technical documentation. Support customer visits and hands-on lab work to drive product development
• Documentation & Quality: Prepare supplier & raw material questionnaires and process customer inquiries while ensuring quality-related issues are resolved
• Project Management: Build, prioritize, and manage key projects using technical formulation and CRM tools to maintain a pipeline that drives strategic growth
• Knowledge Sharing & Expertise: Collaborate with the global technical team, share best practices, and develop expertise in key ingredients, formulation processes, and local market trends
• Training & Seminars: Organize technical training for sales teams and support customer seminars to showcase applications and innovations
• Concept Promotion & Innovation: Lead proactive concept promotions, aligning with market trends, supplier initiatives, and principal opportunities
  
  

Your competencies and qualities:

• Master’s degree in food technology or a related field
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
• Proven track record in a technical role within a B2B environment
• Experience with food safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance
• In-depth knowledge of food ingredient markets, key applications (recipes and processes) and production processes
• A solution-oriented mindset with ability to approach challenges with a consultative, problem-solving attitude
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams to maximize capabilities and drive results
• Fluent in English and German

What we  offer:

• Join a competent, motivated and dynamic team with opportunity to leave your own footprint
• A wide array of training opportunities and a corporate culture that promotes performance
• Modern and attractive workplace at Zurich Stadelhofen with flexible working options (WorkSmart)
• Competitive salary package including additional benefits

Are you interested in joining our team? If so, we would like to get to know you!

Please send us your complete application, including a letter of motivation, CV, references and diplomas. We also kindly ask that you include your salary expectations.

 If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact Evelyn Stirnimann.

IMCD Switzerland AG – Human Resources – Hufgasse 10 – 8008 Zürich - www.imcdgroup.com