Takasago International Corp.

We invite you to join Takasago, where you can be innovative and contribute to society through technology. The management of Takasago aims to create a company where each employee can experience a sense of fulfillment and happiness at a high level. Specifically, we strive to establish an environment where people from diverse backgrounds can work with joy and a sense of purpose, create a system that supports individual growth, and above all, implement management practices that enable employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors and fragrances providing innovative solutions in flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients, and fine chemicals. Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in over 27 countries, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide. Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies.

Takasago’s corporate culture is shaped by its core values of innovation, customer focus, sustainability, and respect for diversity. The company promotes a forward-thinking environment that fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to think creatively while maintaining high ethical standards.

We currently have an opportunity for a Technologist for Flavor Applications located in Rockleigh, NJ. The Technologist, Flavor Applications will provide support to the Applications Team. This includes preparation and presentation of existing and new products incorporating Takasago flavors to other members of the Flavor Division, as well as directly or indirectly to clients. The incumbent will engage in and support application product development. Utilize existing and new ingredients, processes and concepts to demonstrate Takasago flavors and technologies and maximize sales potential.

The Technologist will process customer sample requests that require application of using existing and new flavors, in a timely manner. This includes working on prioritized projects first and within the agreed upon deadline. In addition, the Technologist will assist flavorists in the flavor application and evaluation of new and existing flavors and participate in customer and affiliate events to develop new consumer products and concepts.

Essential Job Functions:

• Build experience in leading small groups and teams, offer a strong sense of direction, collaboration and facilitation skills to obtain clearly defined results.
• Lead the management of the Best Choice List for the group, facilitate setting up flavors and tastings, make suggestions for selection and data management.
• Provide guidance and inspiration for junior colleagues. Provide learning experiences and share knowledge.
• Design customer and brand specific tasting mediums for flavor and technology evaluation.
• Create on trend food concepts to showcase cutting edge ideas containing flavors and technologies with the industrialization/commercialization process in mind.
• Interact with marketing, consumer insights, flavor, sensory and others to achieve desired results and goals.
• Facilitate and trouble shoot project management to keep tasks on time and completed as defined. Assume responsibility for organizing and leading interactions for presenting application samples and market products.
• Organize technical presentations to customers at conventions and trade shows and attend those functions as deemed necessary.
• Conduct stability testing of flavors alone, and in finished consumer products.
• Keep records and establish standard operation procedures for relevant tasks at hand. Assure safe and sanitary working environment and processes.
• Keep up to date on the latest developments in food and bakery technology.
• Effective communication skills, technical aptitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.

Educational Qualifications:

Food science degree and/or related degree in a technical field. B.S required, M.S preferred.

Experience:

5-10 years in the Flavor or Food Industry. Some experience in leading small teams and mentoring Junior employees preferred. The equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Competencies:

Must be computer literate with knowledge of common business software programs including MS Office Suite. Acute sense of smell and taste. Excellent presentation and communication (both verbal and written) skills. Must follow all GMP, HACCP and Food Safety rules and standards.

Takasago's Employee Benefits and Perks:

Takasago offers flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, health benefits, employee discounts to various services and products, and life insurance 1.5 times your salary. When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. Takasago provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program. We hope you will join us and achieve professional growth and enrichment.

EEO Statement

Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law.