With a global perspective, we develop and share break-through innovation using science, creativity, and our vast knowledge base in flavor creation, application and sensory science. This is a
Global Innovation Savory Flavorist opportunity that focuses on serving all the regions in the world where we do business. Manage long-term development projects to influence the way the world experiences savory creations.
This innovation flavorist position offers abundant opportunities to use your creativity - especially being the first one to use the innovation ingredients and mostly the fresh from-scratch creations.Reporting to a Principal Flavorist, you will lead selected Science & Technology (S&T) flavor development and technology projects, ensuring the evaluation and optimization of new flavor and taste technologies with global potential. You will provide deployable solutions (ingredients, platforms, tools) that can be used by Commercial Flavor Creation and Application (FC&A) flavorists and supports technological adoption across regions.
We have a high preference for this role to be based in Cincinnati, Ohio. We also have capability for the role to be placed in Kemptthal, Switzerland.
- Lead and Influence: Lead the formulation, testing and optimization of flavor and taste technologies ensuring quality, robustness, and agreement on project goals. Plan and organize the evaluation of new materials (internal and external), assessing performance, stability, regulatory fit and potential for flavor creation and industrialization.
- Project Management and Inclusion: Convert project outcomes into practical solutions that FC&A flavorists and application teams can apply in customer projects. Work with Senior and Principal flavorists to understand technology priorities, customer needs and application constraints, and align S&T project work with tactical goals. Be the contact for complex ingredient and technology related questions within defined categories or projects, leading troubleshooting and optimization to ensure reliable performance.
- Discovery Integration: Integrate digital tools into flavor creation and ingredient discovery processes, ensuring accurate data capture and using analytics to guide formulation decisions and compare options. Collaborate with partners to ensure smooth project execution, regulatory compliance, technology transfer. Participate in regional interactions to roll out technologies, gather feedback and identify gaps. Contribute to preparation and delivery of knowledge-sharing activities (presentations, workshops, webinars, training) and create/capture knowledge using digital tools.
You?- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology. Higher Education helpful.
- 6+ years of experience as a flavorist after completing a Flavorist Trainee Program or an equivalent industry program.
- Experience working on innovation or R&D-oriented projects, with exposure to multiple segments or regions.
- Advanced level of tasting, flavor formulation and sensory evaluation, with understanding of global regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity and growing proficiency with digital tools for flavor optimization and data-driven decision-making.
The established target salary range for this position is $135000-$155000 USD. Annual bonus. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications and location.
Benefits include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Family Leave and a high matching 401k.
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