Minimum of 10 years in flavor development/formulation experience.
Knowledge of U.S. and international flavor regulations essential.
Familiarity with raw materials like essential oils and botanical extracts.
Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues in flavor development.
Experience with global customers preferred.
Responsibilities
Develop commercially successful flavors using GRAS and FDA-approved ingredients.
Build strong relationships with customers to support flavor development projects.
Apply in-depth knowledge of specialty chemicals in flavor creation.
Lead creative flavor development activities with lab technicians.
Take project leadership roles for R&T Innovation initiatives in Beverages.
Oversee first-time production flavors and resolve technical issues.
Benefits
Open and transparent company culture.
Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Contributions to consumer health and well-being globally.
Strong company growth above market rates.
Focus on employee development and career advancement.
Full Job Description
Your role
Develop commercially successful flavors as outlined by an approved technical project using GRAS and FDA-approved ingredients.
Develop intimacy with customers while supporting BU beverage, Sales, and Marketing for reactive and proactive flavor development projects for the short and long term.
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of specialty chemicals and the ability to use/apply them to develop successful flavors.
Manage creative flavor development activities with laboratory technicians.
Ability and willingness to take project leadership role for Beverages for short and long-term R&T Innovation group initiatives.
Oversee and take responsibility for first-time production-made flavors while resolving and troubleshooting technical issues.
About you
A strong technical background is required, with a minimum of a B.S. degree.
10 years minimum of flavor development/formulation experience, with knowledge of U.S. and international flavor regulations, is required for success.
Previous understanding of raw materials such as essential oils, botanical extracts, and specialty aromatic ingredients and their use in flavor development.
Able to resolve technical problems related to flavor/systems development and cost reduction initiatives.
Knowledge of flavor production, product applications, market trends, sales function/role, understanding of laboratory equipment, and a broad customer base are also factors for success.
Previous experience in working with global customers is preferred.
Our offer Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected annual salary range for this position is USD 140000.00 - USD 199000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.
