Techical Bakery Specialist

Company Description Suntaq International Limited is a leading industrial biotechnology company with decades of experience in developing, manufacturing, and selling enzyme solutions for human and animal nutrition, as well as non-food applications. The company is the largest exporter of enzymes aince China, using advanced technology and maintaining world-class quality standards. Suntaq has expanded its international presence over the last decade, including Latin America through subsidiaries in Brazil and Mexico, bringing products backed by years of research and development to global markets. The company invests continuously in R&D to strengthen its portfolio and adheres to strict regulatory frameworks. Suntaq is driven by the belief that better enzymes help ensure a better future.

Role Description The Technical Bakery Specialist is a full-time remote role responsible for providing technical support and expertise on enzyme applications in bakery and related food processes. This role includes developing and optimizing formulations, conducting trials with customers and internal teams, and interpreting results to recommend enzyme solutions that improve product quality, shelf life, and production efficiency. The specialist will prepare technical documentation, application guidelines, and training materials, and will collaborate closely with sales, R&D, and quality teams to translate customer needs into practical solutions. Day-to-day tasks include responding to technical inquiries, troubleshooting process issues, assisting with product demonstrations, and contributing to the adaptation of global technologies to local market requirements. The role may involve occasional travel to customer facilities, pilot plants, or industry events.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in bakery science, food technology, or related fields, including dough rheology, fermentation, and ingredient functionality.
• Experience with enzyme applications in baking or food processing, such as improving texture, volume, freshness, or process tolerance.
• Ability to design, run, and evaluate lab, pilot, or industrial-scale trials, and to document and present results clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English for technical reports, presentations, and customer interactions; Spanish or Portuguese is an asset.
• Comfort working remotely with cross-functional and multicultural teams, demonstrating self-management, accountability, and strong organizational skills.
• Customer-focused mindset, with problem-solving abilities and the capacity to translate complex technical information into practical recommendations.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a technical, R&D, application, or QA role within the bakery, ingredients, or enzyme industry is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites, plants, or conferences as required.