Flavor Assistant

Purpose

Follow established procedures and guidelines to prepare seasoning samples and take part in seasoning evaluations and testing, in order support effective application process, according to business goals and EH&S policies.

Core Responsibilities

Seasoning Preparation & Evaluation

• Prepare seasoning samples as requested for customer briefs, applications needs, technology performance assessment, QC standards, physical testing, etc.
• Act as the main point of contact to provide timely seasoning samples for other labs and functions within Givaudan
• Maintain all required formula records and brief documentation in company database software (Athena, Atlas, Lot Number records, etc.)
• Maintain organized and updated stock of raw materials in the Laboratory
• Maintain an organized collection of seasonings in the lab for immediate response to briefs and applications requests
• Assist in applying seasonings to food products when assigned
• Participate in the evaluation of seasonings in food products and provide seasoning performance feedback

Environmental Health & Safety

• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment in accordance with EH&S policies and good laboratory practices

Academic Background

• Secondary/High School diploma or
• Polytechnic or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology

Professional Experience

• Secondary/High School diploma: minimum 1-5 years of experience in a lab, production or related area
• Polytechnic or Bachelor’s Degree: minimum 0-2 years of experience in a food applications lab, production or related area

Technical Skills

• Communicates clearly in written and verbal form
• Demonstrates proficiency in using common PC applications
• Basic understanding of research documentation protocol
• Basic knowledge of lab equipment and handling chemicals used to perform lab functions
• Basic knowledge of Givaudan safety, hygiene, and environmental guidelines/requirements
• Ability to follow seasoning formulations and to blend seasonings with speed and accuracy
• Ability to organize a seasoning lab efficiently and keep raw materials and seasoning collections up to date
• Demonstrates interest and aptitude in tasting seasonings and ingredients