Flavour Analyst (all genders)

AGRANA Group; Osterreich; Hybrid; PEN 132,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Job security

Development prospects

Flexible working hours

Bike leasing

Public transport

Childcare

Lunch subsidies

Job summary

AUSTRIA JUICE Group is seeking a Flavour Analyst for its Kroellendorf site to join the Flavour Development team. You will operate GC-MS/GC-FID and related techniques, support flavour development, and validate analytical methods to ensure quality of ingredients.

We value a degree in chemistry or related field, 2–3 years of GC-MS flavour experience, and fluency in German and English. The role offers state-of-the-art labs and extensive training within an international group.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry/food chemistry/food technology/biotechnology or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant hands‑on experience in GC-MS‑based flavours or trace analysis.
• Confident in GC techniques (GC-MS, GC-FID, GC-O) as well as HPLC, extraction techniques (SPME, SPE, LLE) and method validation.
• Nice to have: GC‑olfactometry, flavour chemistry, MS database software (NIST, MassHunter, ChemStation).
• Independent, structured work style with high quality standards and strong communication skills.
• Business‑fluent German and very good English.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of flavour compounds by GC-MS and GC-FID; quality control of complex raw materials.
• Coordination of analytical requests and preparation of results for flavourists; GC-O identification of key odour components.
• Development and validation of modern analytical methods.
• Sample preparation and extraction (SPME/SPME-Arrow, SPE, LLE, flash chromatography).
• Root cause analysis of quality, off-flavour and stability issues.
• Responsibility for instrument infrastructure (GC-MS, GC-FID, autosamplers).
• Maintenance of analytical reports and SOPs plus contribution to innovation and customer projects.

Skills

GC-MS

GC-FID

HPLC

Extraction techniques

Method validation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in chemistry/food chemistry/food technology/biotechnology or related field

Tools

GC-O

NIST / MassHunter / ChemStation

SPME

SPE

LLE

Job description

AUSTRIA JUICE Group is one of the most important global players in the food and beverage market and employs approximately 1.000 people at various production sites worldwide. As a leading company in the industry, the AUSTRIA JUICE Group is appreciated by customers for its expertise in the development of innovative beverage concepts and high-quality food & beverage ingredients.

For our location in Kroellendorf we are looking for a motivated personality ready to join our Flavour Development department as Flavour Analyst (all genders).

WE ARE EXPANDING OUR TEAM!

As the analytical backbone of our innovation team, you work at the interface between instrumental analysis and flavour development.

Sounds interesting? Then you have come to the right place!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Analysis of flavour compounds by GC-MS and GC-FID·Quality control of complex raw materials
• Coordination of analytical requests and preparation of results for the flavourists·GC-olfactometry (GC-O) to identify key odour-active components
• Development and validation of modern analytical methods
• Sample preparation and extraction (SPME/SPME-Arrow, SPE, LLE, flash chromatography)
• Root cause analysis of quality, off-flavour and stability issues
• Responsibility for the instrument infrastructure (GC-MS, GC-FID, autosamplers)
• Maintenance of analytical reports and SOPs plus contribution to innovation and customer projects

WHAT YOU BRING

• Degree in chemistry/food chemistry/food technology/biotechnology or a related field
• At least 2–3 years of relevant hands‑on experience in GC-MS-based flavours or trace analysis
• Confident in the use of hyphenated GC techniques (GC-MS, GC-FID, GC-O) as well as HPLC, extraction techniques (SPME, SPE, LLE) and method validation
• Nice to have: GC-olfactometry, flavour chemistry, MS database software (NIST, MassHunter, ChemStation)
• Independent, structured way of working with high quality standards and strong communication skills
• Business-fluent German and very good English

WHAT WE OFFER

• State-of-the-art labs (GC-MS, sample preparation) Interdisciplinary environment: science, sensory analysis, product development
• As part of an international group, we offer numerous training opportunities, job security and development prospects
• Further benefits: an extremely collegial team, flexible working hours, job bike leasing, public transport, childcare and lunch subsidies provided by the employer
• We are obliged to state the minimum salary for this position (collective agreement food industry, beverages, group IV/after 2 years EUR 3.383,43) - we will discuss your actual payment together

CONTACT

Romana FRANK (Teamleader of HR) | www.austriajuice.com

As a global company, we are very proud of our diverse workforce and attach great importance to equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation who is passionate about our company to apply.