Senior Flavor Technologist

Astrix; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Flavor Technologist to join their dynamic team in the vibrant food and beverage sector. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing products, conducting feasibility analyses, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure the highest quality standards. Your expertise in chemistry and food science will be crucial as you create formulas and provide technical support to R&D teams. This position offers the opportunity to lead and mentor others while driving product innovation in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about making an impact in the industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development within chemistry or food science.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products based on customer or internal requirements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot during production.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Tools

Laboratory Procedures

Technical Procedures

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Astrix

Scientific & Technical Recruiter @ Astrix | Driving Innovation by Connecting Top Talent with Leading Life Science Companies

Our client, a leading food and beverage manufacturer, is looking for a skilled Flavor Technologist to join their team in San Fernando area of California.

Job type: Contract-hire

Pay rate: $31- 36/ hr.

Position Summary: The Senior R&D Chemist is responsible for analyzing, developing, and improving new and existing products. This role includes collaborating with internal and customer teams, conducting feasibility analyses, performing cost evaluations, and overseeing product testing. The chemist is also responsible for creating formulas, compounding instructions, and specifications, while providing technical support and training to R&D teams. This position requires advanced creativity, independence, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new products with minimal supervision, based on customer or internal requirements.
• Conduct feasibility analyses and cost evaluations for product development.
• Create and revise formulas, specifications, and compounding instructions.
• Provide technical support to customers and brokers, and troubleshoot during first-time production.
• Supervise and guide R&D teams, ensuring consistent product quality.
• Organize and ensure smooth handling of all outgoing samples.
• Collaborate with QC and Production teams during new product launches.
• Offer training and leadership to R&D chemists, ensuring effective teamwork.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product development within the chemistry or food science industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Proficient in laboratory and technical procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Science

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing