Flavor Chemist

Position Summary:

The Flavor Chemist position is involved in the execution from concept to commercialization of assigned new product development, quality improvement, or cost optimization in savory, beverage and dairy flavors.

Responsibilities:

• Creates innovative flavors for a range of food and beverage products to meet the specific requirements of our customers
• Formulation of liquid compounded flavors, spray dried flavors, flavor emulsions, and flavor extracts
• Matches samples of flavors from competitors, food products and nature with the support of our analytical team
• Ability to formulate flavors for alcoholic beverage that meet TTB guidelines and restrictions
• Serve as project leader for creative projects, as project support for application projects
• Interface with multiple cross-functional groups to execute projects
• Provide technical support to account managers on specific projects, interact with key customers
• Provide leadership and instruction to technicians and lower level professional personnel as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related Applied Science required; Masters or PhD a plus
• Minimum of seven years progressive experience in the development of flavors for foods and beverages
• In depth knowledge of aroma chemicals, essential oils and other materials used in the creation of flavors
• Comprehensive knowledge of flavor regulations, flavor manufacturing procedures and US flavor regulations
• Extraordinary sense of taste and smell, ability to recognize chemicals by odor
• Interpersonal skills that allow for effective working relationships with peers, cross functional team managers and customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficient organizational and computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification from the Society of Flavor Chemists

Salary range: $104,672 - $157,008

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

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