Certified Flavor Chemist

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Flavor Chemist

Department: Research & Development

Reports To: Senior Manager of Flavor R&D

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary: This position is responsible for formulating, testing, and evaluating flavor compounds and blends to meet the diverse needs of our clients and products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, to ensure that all flavor formulations align with industry standards and consumer preferences.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and formulate new flavor profiles for a variety of food and beverage products, ensuring they meet customer specifications and market trends.
• Conduct sensory testing and analysis of flavors to evaluate their performance in different applications, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Work directly with customers to finalize customer projects as is required
• Stay abreast of industry trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies to drive innovation in flavor creation and application.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain quality standards for flavors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of formulations, experimental data, and sensory evaluations, and prepare comprehensive reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and production, to support the successful launch and optimization of new flavors.
• Address any flavor-related challenges that arise during the product development process and devise solutions to improve flavor stability and performance.
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams and clients on flavor properties, applications, and trends.
• Collaborate with ingredient suppliers and vendors to source high-quality raw materials and explore new flavor ingredients.
• Ensure that all flavor formulations adhere to safety standards and regulatory compliance, including labeling and allergen management.
• Aid in training Flavor Apprentice(s) in preparation for testing with the Society of Flavor Chemists
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in food science, physical sciences, or related field required
• Desired 7 years of flavor development experience and a certified member of the Society of Flavor Chemists
• Experience with the creation and scaling of reaction flavors
• Proficient in flavor ingredient labeling
• Proficient in conducting pilot plant work.
• Proficiency with Office suites, as well as ability & willingness to learn new software applications
• Must possess a strong attention to detail and maintain a neat work environment
• Must possess strong and effective communication, organizational & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a team, in a fast-paced setting
  
  

Technical

• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, Access, and a comfort level with learning new systems
• Comfortable with the use of web-based systems
• Preferred experience in Flavor formula entry in Sage X3, E-Book File, and Product Vision is highly desirable