Flavorist

FIRMENICH ASIA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global flavour and fragrance company in Singapore is seeking a Flavourist to lead flavour development projects and create high-quality solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have 7–10 years of experience in flavour creation and a strong educational background in food science or chemistry. You'll manage complex projects and engage with customers to deliver effective flavour solutions. Join a diverse team committed to sustainability and excellence.

Benefits

Access to unique creation palette

Continuous learning and mentoring programs

Diverse and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional experience in flavour creation.
• Formal flavourist training covering multiple aspects of flavour development.
• Strong skills in using a broad range of flavour tools and ingredients to create effective flavours.

Responsibilities

• Develop new flavours or modify existing ones to meet project requirements.
• Manage assigned projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery of flavours.
• Collaborate closely with teams to address tonality gaps and drive flavour innovation.

Skills

Flavour creation

Sensory evaluation

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Customer engagement

Education

Polytechnic diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology

Tools

Flavor creation systems

Job description

Role Overview

As a Flavourist, you will lead flavour development projects and contribute to the creation of high-quality flavour solutions aligned with business and customer needs. Working as part of an international, collaborative team, you will support innovation, technical excellence, and customer satisfaction across a wide range of applications.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is integral to how we work. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are embedded in our culture—ensuring equal access to opportunities, fostering belonging, and celebrating authenticity across our people, customers, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

Flavour Creation & Development

• Develop new flavours or modify existing ones to meet project, customer, or technology requirements
• Manage assigned projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery of flavours that meet defined performance, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing standards
• Execute daily creation and evaluation activities, including sample preparation, testing, and scale-up considerations
• Collaborate closely with portfolio, application, consumer insight, and innovation teams to address tonality gaps and drive flavour innovation
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the flavour creation palette in partnership with innovation, compliance, and procurement teams

Knowledge Sharing & Technical Expertise

• Act as a technical expert and advisor on flavour and ingredient performance for internal and external stakeholders
• Support mentoring and knowledge sharing within the flavour creation community
• Contribute to global collaboration and capability building across flavour creation teams
• Participate in cross-functional learning across areas such as analytical chemistry, sensory science, consumer understanding, regulatory, manufacturing, and flavour delivery
• Support resolution of technical issues related to flavour production and, where required, customer complaints

What We Offer

• Advanced flavour creation systems, including in-house digital and AI-enabled tools
• Access to a unique creation palette and proprietary ingredients
• Structured individual development plans supported by continuous learning and mentoring programs
• A strong global flavour creation community
• A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to a company with ambitious sustainability and environmental goals

What You Bring

• Polytechnic diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline
• 7–10 years of professional experience in flavour creation
• Formal flavourist training covering multiple aspects of flavour development
• Strong skills in using a broad range of flavour tools and ingredients to create cost-effective, high-impact flavours
• Advanced tasting and sensory evaluation skills
• Proven experience engaging with customers to translate project briefs into effective flavour solutions
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex development projects
• Working knowledge of local and regional flavour regulatory requirements
• Practical understanding of application processes, ingredients, and manufacturing procedures
• Strong knowledge of flavour manufacturing equipment and production processes