Flavorist

BELL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flavor development company in Singapore is seeking a Flavorist responsible for developing, evaluating, and optimizing flavor solutions for various food applications. The role requires collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Quality teams to ensure compliance and deliver innovative, customer-focused flavor concepts. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and have 3-5 years of experience in flavor development. This position offers opportunities to engage in dynamic projects within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Chemistry or Flavor Science.
• Formal flavorist training and/or relevant industry certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in flavor development for food applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments to develop new flavor solutions.
• Develop flavors using additives and functional ingredients.
• Support customer engagements and deliver presentations.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Culinary teams.
• Perform quality control testing on developed flavors.

Skills

Flavor development

Technical knowledge in flavor development processes

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Flavor Science or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary:

As a Flavorist, you will be responsible for developing, evaluating, and optimizing flavor solutions for a wide range of food applications. This role works closely with Sales, Marketing, Culinary, Quality, and Regulatory teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused flavor concepts that meet technical, commercial, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts experiments with natural and synthetic materials, reaction flavors, and byproducts to develop new flavor solutions for a wide range of food applications.
• Develops flavors using additives, preservatives, and other functional ingredients as required for specific applications.
• Possesses strong technical knowledge in flavor development processes, including reaction flavors, for use across multiple product categories.
• Partners with Sales to support customer engagements and deliver technical and commercial presentations to key customers within the region and globally as required.
• Collaborates closely with the Marketing team and Culinary Specialists to develop customized flavor concepts and presentations for major accounts.
• Evaluates flavor performance across various applications, including shelf life studies, stability testing, and flavor retention assessments.
• Performs quality control testing on developed flavors and ensures proper documentation and follow-up in coordination with Quality and Regulatory teams.
• Reviews raw materials and finished flavors to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements in markets where the company operates, including Singapore and other international jurisdictions.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely project documentation and records for all assigned projects.
• Demonstrates effective time management and the ability to work under pressure while meeting project deadlines.
• Adheres to all applicable laboratory, workplace safety, and environmental regulations, including local Singapore safety standards and company policies.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Chemistry, Flavor Science, or a related discipline.
• Formal flavorist training and/or relevant industry certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in flavor development for food applications.