Flavorist

Princeton, NJ

Onsite

We are dsm-firmenich – innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. We bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable.

From our master perfumers and flavorists to our expert nutritionists and scientists, our trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150 years of R&D expertise.

With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 employees, we are determined to be a force for good. And to work together to positively impact people and planet.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage flavor creation initiatives from customer requests to meet project objectives while adhering to industry regulations, customer restrictions, and consumer needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain expertise and leverage relevant creative work into HNC Taste categories (Early life nutrition, medical nutrition, dietary supplements, pharma and nutrition improvement)
• Regularly taste new raw materials and relevant market products to identify new opportunities and understand market dynamics.
• Take advantage of proactive projects to extend the use of dsm-firmenich ingredients to differentiate flavors and create new maskers, modulators and tonalities following the market needs
• Share knowledge through appropriate tools and participate in the deployment of global projects to the region.
• Collaborate with operations, quality and support functions to optimize flavors and improve profitability

We bring

• Being part of an interdisciplinary teamof industry-leading researchers with a state-of-the-art equipped research facility
• A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and nutritional products
• The opportunity to work for a highly socially company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow
• To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology

You bring

• Flavorist with chemistry or food science education
• Min 5 years relevant experience in formulation
• Experience in Maskers and Taste Modulations, Sweet Goods, Pharma categories and technologies
• Second language is a plus
• Curious, open-minded with good communication and networking skills
• Able to manage within an international matrix organization

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Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.