Osage Food Products

Technical Service Specialist

Technical Service Specialist
SolvPro Protein Systems

CompanyOsage Food Products
Reports toSolvPro Program Manager
Career levelEntry level recent BS graduates and candidates with limited industry experience
LocationWork from home, but travel to office in Washington MO as needed.

About the opportunity
Osage Food Products is seeking a Technical Service Specialist to support the growth of SolvPro, our protein solutions
platform. This role combines food application development, project coordination, and technical service with hands-on
training in protein chemistry and SolvPro system technology. It is an opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career
food scientist to build technical expertise while helping turn customer needs into practical food solutions.
Working under the SolvPro Program Manager, you will coordinate internal and outsourced application work,
collaborate with key ingredient suppliers and development partners, and support the commercial team with technical
information and troubleshooting. You will progressively take on greater technical responsibility as your knowledge
and experience develop.

Key responsibilities
Application development and project coordination

• Coordinate the day-to-day application work for SolvPro across internal trials, outsourced laboratories,development partners, and key suppliers; maintain a clear view of priorities, timelines, deliverables, and nextsteps.
• Translate project goals into written application briefs with the Program Manager, including product targets,ingredient and processing constraints, trial plans, sample needs, and evaluation criteria.
• Arrange ingredient shipments, prototype preparation, trial schedules, and sample delivery; track project expensesagainst approved budgets and flag delays or resource needs.
• Conduct or assist with bench trials and prototype development as facilities and project needs allow, with an initialemphasis on bakery and other protein-fortified foods.
• Maintain accurate formulations, processing instructions, trial observations, sensory feedback, and results;summarize findings and recommend next steps for review.
• Technical service and team support
• Help respond to customer and sales-team questions about ingredient selection, formulation, processing, andproduct performance, with guidance from the Program Manager.
• Assist in troubleshooting application challenges such as hydration, texture, flavor, stability, and proteinincorporation; coordinate follow-up testing with suppliers and partners.
• Prepare technical summaries, application guides, prototype information, and presentation materials; support customer discussions, demonstrations, and trade shows as needed.

Technical training and future system development

• Train under the Program Manager in protein chemistry, plant and yeast protein functionality, protein quality, and the formulation principles behind SolvPro systems.
• Learn how ingredient composition and processing affect solubility, hydration, water binding, flavor, texture, and finished-product performance.
• Support the evaluation of new ingredients and protein blends through structured trials, data review, and documented recommendations.
• Build the capability to support ongoing SolvPro programs and contribute to the development and improvement of future systems.
• Protect confidential formulations and customer information; follow applicable food safety, laboratory, and documentation procedures.

Required qualifications

• BS in Bakery Science, Bakery Technology, Food Science, or a closely related field. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply; approximately 0 2 years of relevant industry experience is appropriate.
• Foundational knowledge of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, food processing, and food safety, gained through coursework, laboratory work, internships, or employment.
• Strong organization and follow-through, with the ability to coordinate several projects, maintain accurate records, and communicate progress clearly.
• Practical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn through experimentation, feedback, and collaboration.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and comfort working with suppliers, outside development partners, customers, and colleagues.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including basic calculations, data organization, and preparation of technical summaries.

Preferred experience

• Internship, research, senior project, or early industry experience in bakery applications, food product development, technical service, or ingredient applications.
• Exposure to protein fortification, plant or yeast proteins, sensory evaluation, experimental design, or scale-up from bench trials to production.
• Experience coordinating projects or working independently with a geographically distributed team.

What success looks like
Application projects are organized and move forward on agreed timelines. Trials and formulations are documented so
results can be understood and repeated. The team receives timely, accurate technical support, and customers and
partners receive clear follow-up. Over time, the Specialist demonstrates growing independence in troubleshooting
and contributes useful insights to new SolvPro system development.

Work arrangement and travel
Work arrangement and travel expectations: Based from home, but travel to home office (Washington MO) as needed.
The role may include visits to suppliers, application laboratories, development partners, customer facilities, and
industry events. The Specialist coordinates projects and partners; this position does not assume direct staff
management.