Flavorist

Seluz Fragrance & Flavor Company; Silivri; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Seluz Fragrance & Flavor Company seeks an experienced Flavorist to create and optimize innovative flavor formulations, translating customer briefs into commercially viable solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance and manufacturing feasibility.

You will collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, QA, Manufacturing, and Sales to drive projects from concept to commercialization, maintaining high standards of quality and sensory excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline relevant to flavors is required.
• 5+ years of professional flavor development experience.
• Strong knowledge of aroma chemistry and formulation principles.
• Experience with regulatory requirements for flavor ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative flavor formulations aligned with briefs, market needs, and internal requirements.
• Design flavor systems considering sensory performance, stability, and cost.
• Utilize natural and synthetic materials, modifiers, enhancers, and masking technologies as appropriate.
• Optimize existing formulations based on feedback, manufacturing needs, and sensory data.
• Conduct organoleptic evaluations and participate in tasting panels.
• Support product optimization from laboratory development to commercial scale-up.
• Monitor market trends and regional preferences to identify opportunities.
• Translate briefs and insights into commercially viable flavor solutions.
• Explore new materials and delivery systems to differentiate products.
• Contribute to innovation projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Flavor development

Sensory science

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Food Science, Chemistry, Flavor Technology, or related

Tools

GC-MS

Headspace analysis

Flavor databases

Job description

As Seluz Fragrance & Flavor Company, we are inspired by the most special moments of the life and the human spirit since our establishment; we blend the unprecedented richness of nature with our never-ending passion in our dynamic, innovative and creative world, and continue to bring the most special fragrances and flavors into life.

As a Flavorist, you will be responsible for creating, developing, and optimizing innovative flavor formulations by combining scientific expertise with creativity and a deep understanding of sensory perception. You will play a key role in developing commercially successful flavor solutions that meet customer expectations, market trends, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.

Working closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Application, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Sales, you will support projects from concept through commercialization while ensuring product quality, consistency, and technical excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop innovative flavor formulations in line with customer briefs, market needs, and internal project requirements.
• Design flavor systems considering sensory performance, stability, process compatibility, functionality, and cost optimization.
• Utilize a broad portfolio of natural and synthetic raw materials, flavor modifiers, enhancers, and masking technologies where appropriate.
• Optimize existing formulations based on customer feedback, manufacturing requirements, and sensory evaluations.
• Conduct organoleptic evaluations, sensory analysis, comparative testing, and participate in internal and external tasting panels.
• Support product optimization throughout laboratory development, pilot production, and commercial scale-up.
• Monitor global market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging flavor technologies to identify innovation opportunities.
• Translate customer briefs, market insights, and regional preferences into commercially viable flavor solutions.
• Explore new raw materials, formulation technologies, and delivery systems to enhance product performance and differentiation.
• Contribute to innovation projects, concept development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Sales, and Application teams throughout product development.
• Provide technical support during customer presentations, workshops, product demonstrations, and project discussions.
• Participate in pilot trials, production scale-up activities, and process optimization while ensuring flavor consistency and product quality.
• Act as a technical expert in flavor-related discussions with internal stakeholders and external customers.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure formulations comply with applicable regulatory requirements and customer specifications.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, formulation records, and technical reports.
• Contribute to product specifications, technical documentation, and regulatory dossiers where required.
• Follow company procedures, quality standards, and best practices while ensuring timely project completion.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Flavor Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in flavor development.
• Strong knowledge of flavor raw materials, aroma chemistry, sensory science, and formulation principles.
• Experience in developing and optimizing flavor formulations across different applications.
• Good understanding of flavor stability, processing impacts, and ingredient interactions.
• Familiarity with international regulatory requirements related to flavor ingredients.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Strong sensory acuity and excellent olfactory memory.
• Experience with analytical techniques such as GC-MS, Headspace Analysis, or other flavor analytical tools.
• Knowledge of digital formulation systems and flavor databases.
• Creative mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Customer-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and developing consumer-centric flavor solutions.