Flavorist - Junior

Sensient Technologies Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Flavors is seeking a creative Flavor Chemist to join the Europe Technical team. You will develop new flavor concepts for beverages, dairy, confectionery and bakery, collaborating with applications, sales and supply chain to ensure quality and cost targets.

The role is based in Milton Keynes (UK) or Illkirch (France) and requires a chemistry or food science background and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or Food Science/Technology.
• Flavor creation experience in the food industry, within the Sweet or Beverages category.
• Good communication skills, with full fluency in written and oral English.
• Ability to think strategically and analytically within short time frames.
• Capability to stay focused under pressure and translate results directly into new products which meet our customers' requirements.
• The ability to adapt to a constantly moving market.
• Since this is a creative role, you possess problem solving abilities and can see things through.

Responsibilities

• Create new innovative flavor concepts which meet the customer expectations in terms of quality, application and price
• Work closely with the applications team, with joint responsibility for the evaluation and validation of flavor concepts in applications such as beverage, dairy, confectionary and bakery products
• You are responsible for creating commercially feasible flavors, adhering to formula guidelines, regulations and scale-up procedures
• Use your knowledge of raw materials and recipes to rapidly and efficiently duplicate competitor products in accordance with project parameters and customer requirements
• Support the Operations team in case of quality issues with the raw materials, processing or finished products

Skills

Flavor creation experience

English fluency

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Food Science/Technology

Job description

You will be part of the Savoury Flavors Europe Technical team, creating unique ingredients for the food industry. Your self-motivation, questioning nature and attention to detail will help you be successful in this role. With some support, you can enjoy the challenge of completing projects, starting with creative development on the bench through to pilot plant application trials and finally into the manufacturing environment, working closely with sales, applications and supply chain colleagues.

This position can be based in our Offices in Milton Keynes, UK, or in Illkirch, France.

What you'll do:

• Create new innovative flavor concepts which meet the customer expectations in terms of quality, application and price

• Work closely with the applications team, with joint responsibility for the evaluation and validation of flavor concepts in applications such as beverage, dairy, confectionary and bakery products

• You are responsible for creating commercially feasible flavors, adhering to formula guidelines, regulations and scale-up procedures

• Use your knowledge of raw materials and recipes to rapidly and efficiently duplicate competitor products in accordance with project parameters and customer requirements

• Support the Operations team in case of quality issues with the raw materials, processing or finished products

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or Food Science/Technology

• Flavor creation experience in the food industry, within the Sweet or Beverages category

• Good communication skills, with full fluency in written and oral English

• Ability to think strategically and analytically within short time frames

• Capability to stay focused under pressure and translate results directly into new products which meet our customers' requirements

• The ability to adapt to a constantly moving market

• Since this is a creative role, you possess problem solving abilities and can see things through

What you'll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite, 5 days per week
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

ABOUT SENSIENT FLAVORS:

Sensient Flavors & Extracts Groupdevelops, manufactures and distributes flavor and extracts that are found in thousands of consumer products worldwide.The company's specialty systems are essential components of food and beverage, products.Sensient's value-added flavors and extracts enable our customers to excel in highly competitive global markets.The Flavors & Extracts Group is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com

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