Flavorist

Symrise AG; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise AG in the United States (New Jersey) invites a seasoned Flavorist to lead creation and development of flavors for diverse applications, driving innovative formulations with Symrise specialties and with limited supervision.

The role covers evaluating flavors, transferring final formulas to production, conducting shelf-life and safety testing, and collaborating with Procurement, QC, and Sales to support customer briefs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree OR equivalent in flavor-related field.
• Completion of recognized flavorist training program with mastery of flavor chemistry.
• At least 5 years professional experience in flavor industry.
• Fluency in English; additional languages a plus.
• Experience with HACCP and GLP; knowledge of IT tools for flavor creation.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop innovative flavors with Symrise specialties.
• Evaluate and transfer final flavor formulas to production.
• Coordinate with Procurement, QC, and Sales on flavor development.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Flavor creation

Sensory analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

English fluency

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in field related to job function

Flavorist training program (SY Flavor Academy or equivalent)

Job description

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise - always inspiring more...

Your role

A. Creation and development. The Flavorist creates innovative flavors and/or modifies existing flavor formulations with embedded Symrise specialties (if applicable) which are initiated by customer projects and/or internal projects with limited supervision and responsibility with the support of a supervisor, if needed in highly complex projects for variety of applications. They evaluate, assess, and develop Symrise product solutions with superior flavor profiles and characteristics with a high commercial focus. The Flavorist has full responsibility for their creations, preparing and transferring final flavor formulas and specifications for production with limited responsibility under the guidance of a supervisor. This includes conducting product shelf-life tests and stability testing, participating in consumer research, and, if applicable, participating in IP evaluations and development of patent applications.
B. Coordination and collaboration. The Flavorist studies consumer requirements, conducts sensory evaluation, completes product safety data incl. flashpoint analysis and develops prototype formulations with full responsibility. They operate in liaison with Procurement and QC, assisting in the evaluation of alternate raw material suppliers, and they also support BU/Category/Sales personnel in the promotion of flavors, including customer visits for technical assistance.
C. Innovation & Technology. The Flavorist works on efficiency programs including formula linearization, cost reduction and raw material optimization. They also support the development of IT-tools for product creation and product evaluation. The Flavorist contributes to customer satisfaction and success in customer briefs and proactive projects (individual KPIs will be defined separately by supervisor).
D. Compliance and safety. The Flavorist ensures compliance with all relevant occupational and product safety standards as well as with regulatory framework and flavor creation guidelines. They understand and adopt HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), ensuring health and safety of staff.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
*Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in field related to job function.
*Completion of a recognized flavorist training program (e.g. SY Flavor Academy or equivalent at a competitor, Flavorist schools like ISIPCA or others Flavorist schools) with mastery of flavor chemistry fundamentals
*At least 5 years professional experience and 2-3 years as Junior Flavorist in the flavor industry or a related sector exceeding qualifications in the area new product development and creation
*Qualification for Apprentice Membership in the Society of Flavor Chemists (for SY US colleagues, mainly) can be considered
*Advanced knowledge of flavor creation techniques, sensory analysis, and an understanding of flavor raw materials and their interactions. Experience with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critrical Control Point) and GLP practices. Use of latest IT-tools for flavor creation
*Experienced with project management processes
*Fluency in English is required. Additional languages relevant to the business region are a plus.
*Flexibility to accept project-related-secondments in the Symrise Group

Skills & Abilities:
*Proven ability to generate innovative flavor solutions (technical excellence) that meet market trends and customer demands (commercial focus)
*Works independently with limited supervision
*Collaborative mindset and proven ability to work effectively (successfully) with cross-functional teams
*Proven flexibility in the processing of projects with changing requirements, applying flexible ways of working (location, openness to different approaches)
*Advanced written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in English as business language
*Ability to cultivate customer intimacy by understanding their brands and requirements
*Ensures correct way-of-working details and the precision of formulations and compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards (Excellence in execution).

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

The expected annual salary range for this position is USD $125,000 - USD $175,000 Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.