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Flavor Chemist
4 weeks ago
Position Purpose: The Flavor Chemist plays a pivotal role in day-to-day operations by working individually and with a team to develop, improve, and duplicate flavors as well as identify process and material improvements. This position will also interact regularly with Operations to advise on scale-up of flavor production.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Represent R&D to validate that all current and future flavor formulas are accurate and complete in our ERP system.Lead projects related to creating, modifying, or matching flavors based on customer requests.Create and document new flavors and formulations based on customer needs.Assist Production with the scale-up of new flavor formulations and improvement of current flavor formulations.Keep knowledge of raw materials, processing techniques, and regulations current.Provide technical leadership and support to internal departments and customers.Analyze new flavor formulations and provide organoleptic feedback.Participate in tastings and provide direction for applications projects.Assist Senior Flavor Chemist with internal and external products and projects.Complete projects in a timely manner and communicate delays to the appropriate personnel.As needed, review analytical testing, maintain equipment, and manage formula systems.Other duties as assigned.Required Skills:Ability to effectively communicate with all colleagues, levels of management, vendors and customers with an emphasis on Manufacturing/Operations familiarity.Must be able to use GC/MS and other industry standards for flavor analysis.Detail-oriented with the ability to manage concurrent projects.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and applicable standard operating proceduresPhysical DemandsThe physical responsibilities described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, as well as talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must be able to regularly use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and climb stairs. The position requires the ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull office and lab products and supplies up to 25 pounds.Working conditionsThe position works in a lab and office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and filing cabinets, and standard lab equipment such as pipettes, scales, meters and the GC/MS. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.TravelLocal travel between Custom Flavors
locations is required. Several times per year, air travel to national or regional conventions or customer visits may be required (less than 10% travel).Position Type / Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time, on-site position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am
4:30pm.Required Education and ExperienceCertification through Society of Flavor ChemistsBachelor s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related fieldMinimum of 7 years of experience in the flavor industryPreferred Education and Experience3 years of experience as a certified flavoristExperience in a flavor manufacturing environmentSupervisory experience is a plus
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Flavor Chemist
1 month ago
San Clemente, United States Custom Ingredients, Inc. Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Purpose: The Flavor Chemist plays a pivotal role in day-to-day operations by working individually and with a team to develop, improve, and duplicate flavors as well as identify process and material improvements. This position will also interact regularly with Operations to advise on scale-up of flavor...