What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palatability Development Manager/ Flavorist position at Adisseo France S.A.S?
About Adisseo
Adisseo is a global leader in animal nutrition, committed to feeding the planet in a high-quality, affordable, safe, and sustainable way. With over 50 years of experience in palatability solutions, our flavors are recognized as the benchmark across the equine, dairy, swine, and wildlife feed industries.
About the Role
Adisseo is a global leader in animal nutrition and a market reference in palatability solutions. Our flavors are recognized as the gold standard in equine, dairy, swine, and wildlife feed industries.
While the primary focus of this role is on flavor development, the Palatability category also includes sweeteners, appetite stimulants, and other sensory enhancers that improve feed acceptance and intake.
The Flavorist will be responsible for developing, replicating, and optimizing flavor formulations used in animal feed applications. This role focuses on product innovation, sensory performance, and stability, supporting Adisseo’s strategy to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective flavor solutions.
The position collaborates closely with R&I, Global Palatability, Production, and Regulatory teams to translate customer and market needs into winning formulations.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Develop and replicate flavors for equine, dairy, swine, and wildlife applications.
Modify and optimize existing flavor formulas to improve performance, simplify ingredients, and manage costs.
Evaluate raw materials, bases, and finished products — including competitor samples — using analytical tools (e.g., GC-MS).
Apply and test flavors in feed matrices to assess palatability, stability, and shelf life.
Conduct sensory evaluations and collaborate with technical and commercial teams on product development.
Ensure formulations meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with other Adisseo flavorists worldwide to share expertise, exchange insights, and align on innovation initiatives.
Contribute to global research, innovation, and product improvement projects.
Qualifications
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
3–5 years of experience in flavor creation, replication, or application (feed, food, or fragrance industry).
Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (GC-MS, GC-FID, etc.).
Strong understanding of chemical profiles and ingredient interactions.
Attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving mindset.
Excellent organization, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic lab environment.
What We Offer
Inclusive culture and diversity: Join a multicultural and international team of 62 nationalities, present in more than 100 countries, that values diversity, encourages inclusion, and supports work-life balance in a respectful and safe work environment.
Benefits: Health coverage, paid time off, profit sharing, and performance bonuses.
Training and career development: Access continuous learning, mentoring, and development programs, with equal opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles.
Sustainable and innovative company: Contribute to meaningful projects using cutting-edge technologies, with the freedom to innovate and make a real impact. Because we help feed 8 billion people, sustainability is not an option—it’s our ambition.