What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flavorist position at Tobacco Technology?
About Tobacco Technology, Inc (TTI): More than 150 years ago, we began our tobacco journey as tobacco farmers, eventually becoming a premier exporter of leaf tobacco in the USA. And for the last 50 years, we’ve been perfecting tobacco taste with a focus on flavor innovation. Today, we remain a family-owned and operated business. It’s in our DNA.
TTI is a key player in the tobacco, e-liquids, and CBD flavoring industry, with a focus on creating the next unique signature flavor for leading-edge clients. Our highly-skilled flavor experts in research and development, regulatory compliance, and sales are taking our company to the next level and our modern manufacturing facility was designed to meet and exceed global regulatory requirements.
Summary:
The Flavorist supports the Research & Development, Quality Control, and Production departments by creating and producing finished flavors. This position also lends organoleptic support to Quality Control and applies flavors to finished products.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Posses a strong understanding of FEMA GRAS materials.
- Creates a multitude of different flavor profiles.
- Understands commercialization and creates flavors that are commercially viable.
- Provides assistance with organoleptic assessments of raw materials and finished flavors.
- Ability to replicate flavor profiles for customer projects.
- Works with Flavor Technicians and shares knowledge in the art of flavor development.
- Provides analytical & organoleptic support to the Quality Control department.
- Maintains and cleans laboratory.
- Rotates raw materials and finished products that are approaching end of shelf life.
- Maintains involvement with smoking and sensory panels.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or an equivalent area.
- 4 – 7 years experience working in a lab environment creating flavors, preferably in the tobacco, food, or perfume industry.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven organizational skills required.
- This position requires regular presence in the office.
- Some travel may be required.