Certified Flavor Chemist: Flavor Innovation & R&D Lead

Brookside Flavors and Ingredients; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookside Flavors and Ingredients in Addison, Illinois, seeks a Certified Flavor Chemist to formulate, test, and evaluate flavor compounds and blends for diverse food and beverage products. You will collaborate with product development, quality assurance, and regulatory teams to ensure formulations meet industry standards and consumer preferences.

The ideal candidate has a degree in food science or related field, 7+ years in flavor development, and a Society of Flavor Chemists certification.

Qualifications

• Degree in food science, physical sciences, or related field required.
• 7+ years of flavor development experience and a certified member of the Society of Flavor Chemists.
• Experience with the creation and scaling of reaction flavors.
• Proficient in flavor ingredient labeling.
• Proficient in conducting pilot plant work.

Responsibilities

• Create and formulate new flavor profiles for a variety of food and beverage products, ensuring they meet customer specifications and market trends.
• Conduct sensory testing and analysis of flavors to evaluate their performance in different applications, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Work directly with customers to finalize customer projects as is required
• Stay abreast of industry trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies to drive innovation in flavor creation and application.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain quality standards for flavors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of formulations, experimental data, and sensory evaluations, and prepare comprehensive reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and production, to support the successful launch and optimization of new flavors.
• Address any flavor-related challenges that arise during the product development process and devise solutions to improve flavor stability and performance.
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams and clients on flavor properties, applications, and trends.
• Collaborate with ingredient suppliers and vendors to source high-quality raw materials and explore new flavor ingredients.
• Ensure that all flavor formulations adhere to safety standards and regulatory compliance, including labeling and allergen management.
• Aid in training Flavor Apprentice(s) in preparation for testing with the Society of Flavor Chemists

Skills

Flavor formulation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in food science or related field

Certified member of the Society of Flavor Chemists

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Sage X3

E-Book File

Product Vision

Job description

Brookside Flavors and Ingredients in Addison, Illinois, seeks a Certified Flavor Chemist to formulate, test, and evaluate flavor compounds and blends for diverse food and beverage products. You will collaborate with product development, quality assurance, and regulatory teams to ensure formulations meet industry standards and consumer preferences.

The ideal candidate has a degree in food science or related field, 7+ years in flavor development, and a Society of Flavor Chemists certification.