Flavor Portfolio Specialist – Data-Driven Flavor Innovation

Givaudan; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Givaudan in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Flavor Scientist to join our Portfolio Team, applying sensory science, data-driven insights, and formulation expertise to optimize flavor solutions across diverse applications. You'll support selection and evaluation activities that drive sales for our Commercial Team in a dynamic, collaborative setting.

The role offers hands-on experience with flavor landscape analysis, cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Regulatory and Production, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in the flavor or food industry.
• Technical skills in beverage or sweet goods applications.
• Sense of taste and smell to recognize and describe flavors with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced sensory science, data-driven insights, and formulation expertise to optimize flavor solutions across diverse applications. Use digital tools and predictive analytics to navigate our portfolio, selecting and refining products that meet performance, regulatory, and cost requirements.
• Help evaluate how our flavors perform in actual products. Maintain performance data for our flavor portfolio by participating in flavor evaluations for customer briefs, summarizing group tasting results, and recording valuable feedback in our systems.
• Work with experienced technical experts and cross-function partners—including Sales, Regulatory, and Production—to support customer projects. Contribute to project tasks, provide technical assistance, and share ideas and updates across teams. Manage our flavor stock libraries.

Skills

Sense of taste and smell

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related discipline

Job description

Givaudan in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Flavor Scientist to join our Portfolio Team, applying sensory science, data-driven insights, and formulation expertise to optimize flavor solutions across diverse applications. You'll support selection and evaluation activities that drive sales for our Commercial Team in a dynamic, collaborative setting.

The role offers hands-on experience with flavor landscape analysis, cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Regulatory and Production, and