Senior Food Technologist

Takasago International Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Takasago International Corporation, a global leader in flavours and fragrances, is seeking a Beverage Application Scientist in Singapore. You will develop prototypes, lead application projects across beverages, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative taste solutions.

You will handle lab processes, ensure product safety through heat treatments, conduct shelf-life tests, evaluate flavors sensory-wise, and communicate effectively with customers.

Qualifications

• Basic sensory skills and knowledge of flavour-related products.
• Fundamental chemistry and laboratory procedures.
• Experience in flavour application for sweet products is preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate beverage prototypes based on projects and standards.
• Lead beverage application projects across coffee, tea, dairy, plant-based, carbonated drinks, juices, energy drinks, flavored water and alcoholic beverages.
• Operate lab processing equipment such as UHT, aseptic filler, homogenizer, carbonator, hot water bath, autoclave and high shear mixer.
• Ensure product safety by applying appropriate heat treatment for different beverage categories.
• Select and evaluate flavor solutions meeting application requirements.
• Conduct shelf life testing and sensory evaluation of beverages.
• Manage raw materials and laboratory supplies and maintain housekeeping.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and maintain clear communications with clients.

Skills

Basic sensory skills

Basic Chemistry

Basic laboratory procedures and

Knowledge of flavour-related products

Good communication and presentation

Good Interpersonal skills

Preferred 3-5 years of relevant flavor

Job description

Established over a hundred years ago, Takasago is a global leading company in the flavour and fragrance industry, having developed flavours and fragrances for some of the world’s most successful manufacturers of foods, beverages, fine fragrances, home, and personal care products. For over 35 years, we have been a leading industrial producer of L-Menthol, using our core technology, asymmetric synthesis. This technology enables us to produce unique, novel, and nature-identical aroma ingredients, and in addition, to manufacture pharmaceutical intermediates, functional materials, and other fine chemicals. Takasago Group maintains offices, production sites, and R&D centers in twenty-seven countries and regions.

Job Description

• Develop and formulate beverage prototype based on projects, industrial standards and country-specific requirements.
• Handle and lead beverage application projects such coffee, tea, dairy, plant-based, carbonated soft drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, flavored water and alcoholic beverages.
• Handle lab process equipment including UHT, aseptic filler, homogenizer, carbonator, hot water bath, autoclave and high shear mixer.
• Good understanding of product heat treatment for different beverage categories to ensure product safety.
• Select and evaluate the right flavor solution in compliance with applications requirements.
• Strong sensory skills to evaluate and select appropriate flavors.
• Understand the commercial needs for the category/market and be the technical contact/support for the key category customers/markets.
• Design, prepare and conduct shelf life testing for beverages.
• Manage raw materials, laboratory supplies and housekeeping.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Maintain effective communication with team members and clients.

Qualifications:

• Basic sensory skills
• Basic Chemistry
• Basic laboratory procedures and methodology
• Knowledge of flavour-related products
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Preferred 3-5 years of relevant experience in sweet application