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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and creative Flavorist to join our team. As a Flavorist, you will be responsible for developing and creating new flavors for a variety of food and beverage products. You will work closely with our product development team to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of taste and quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry and food science, as well as a passion for creating innovative and delicious flavors. You will be expected to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in the flavor industry, and to use this knowledge to develop new and exciting products. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting flavor research, developing flavor formulations, and conducting sensory evaluations to ensure that our products meet consumer preferences. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records of your work and for ensuring that all flavor formulations comply with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. If you are a creative and detail-oriented individual with a passion for flavor development, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and create new flavors for food and beverage products.
- Conduct flavor research and stay up-to-date with industry trends.
- Develop flavor formulations and conduct sensory evaluations.
- Collaborate with product development team to ensure product quality.
- Maintain accurate records of flavor formulations and research.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for flavor formulations.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Provide technical support and expertise to other departments.
- Participate in taste panels and provide feedback on product development.
- Troubleshoot and resolve flavor-related issues in product development.
- Conduct stability testing and shelf-life evaluations of flavors.
- Develop and maintain relationships with flavor suppliers.
- Participate in industry conferences and events to stay informed.
- Provide training and mentorship to junior flavorists and interns.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in flavor development.
- Strong knowledge of flavor chemistry and sensory evaluation.
- Experience with flavor formulation and product development.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for flavor formulations.
- Proficiency in using flavor development software and tools.
- Ability to conduct stability testing and shelf-life evaluations.
- Experience with taste panels and sensory evaluation techniques.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements.
- Passion for creating innovative and delicious flavors.
- Ability to provide technical support and expertise to other departments.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with flavor development and formulation?
- How do you stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the flavor industry?
- Can you provide an example of a successful flavor you developed?
- How do you ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in your work?
- Describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a flavor-related issue.
- How do you manage multiple projects and meet deadlines?
- What techniques do you use for sensory evaluation and taste panels?
- How do you collaborate with other departments in product development?
- Can you describe your experience with stability testing and shelf-life evaluations?
- What software and tools do you use for flavor development?