Flavorist / Food Scientist

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Career growth

People-first environment

Client-focused

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an experienced Flavorist / Food Scientist in the United States to develop flavors for food, e-liquid, and oral products. You will create flavor profiles from individual aroma chemicals and lead formulation from concept to production, working directly with customers during tasting sessions.

The role emphasizes independent flavor creation, regulatory-compliant formulations, and collaboration across Manufacturing, QA, and Procurement, with travel about 10% to client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science/Food Science/Nutrition/Chemistry.
• 2+ years safety experience in creating flavors from aroma chemicals.
• 2+ years developing products in food/beverage sectors.
• 2+ years building flavor profiles from individual raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Extend from ingredient identification and formula development to testing, commercialization, and reformulation from lab to production.
• Serve as technical resource for product nutrition and processing matters; advise Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality.
• Develop new flavor formulations from concept through commercialization.
• Independently create flavors from individual aroma chemicals.
• Lead the Mixing Team in manufacturing new formulations.
• Travel to customer locations ~10% of the time.

Skills

Flavor development

Aroma chemicals knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Food Science or Nutrition or Chemistry

Job description

• The client is seeking an experienced Flavorist / Food Scientist to develop and formulate flavors for food, e-liquid, and oral product applications.
• The successful candidate must be able to develop flavor profiles from individual raw materials rather than relying solely on compounded flavor bases, flavored oils, or natural extracts.
• The position is responsible for using creativity and technical expertise to develop formulations that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with room to grow and develop professionally.

About AcaraSolutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider- we help companies compete for talent. With experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and design talent solutions that deliver the business outcomes they want. We draw on decades of experience to provide contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do:

• The role extends from ingredient identification and formula development through testing, commercialization, and reformulation from the laboratory to production.
• The Flavorist / Food Scientist will also serve as a technical resource for product nutrition and processing-related matters and provide recommendations and guidance to Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and other areas of the organization.
• Develop new flavor formulations from concept through commercialization.
• Independently create flavors from individual aroma chemicals.
• Develop flavor profiles from individual raw materials rather than relying solely on compounded flavor bases.
• Develop innovative formulations that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Work directly with customers during flavor tasting and evaluation sessions.
• Adjust flavor formulations based on customer feedback.
• Prepare revised samples for customers when flavor adjustments are required.
• Make multiple formulation adjustments throughout the day when necessary to meet customer preferences.
• Lead the Mixing Team in the manufacturing of new formulations.
• Identify and evaluate alternative materials and potential cost‑saving options.
• Conduct shelf‑life studies on products.
• Reformulate existing products for product improvements or cost‑saving opportunities.
• Serve as a technical resource for various departments.
• Provide process direction and recommendations for manufacturing new and existing formulas.
• Lead projects using sound project‑management practices.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects.
• Contribute ideas for new products and concepts that use new ingredients or processing methods within the natural‑product category.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for internal business partners, co‑manufacturers, and suppliers on development, testing, and commercialization projects.
• Support senior food scientists or managers as assigned.
• Travel to customer locations approximately 10% of the time.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Food Science or Nutrition or Chemistry.
• 2+ years of safety experience in hands‑on creating flavors from individual aroma chemicals.
• 2+ years of experience in developing products within food or beverage companies.
• 2+ years of experience in building flavor profiles from individual raw materials rather than relying solely on compounded flavor bases.

What Sets You Apart:

• Extensive knowledge of aroma chemicals.
• Ability to independently create flavors based on a requested flavor profile.
• Good knowledge of food science, health and nutrition, food‑manufacturing processes, quality‑assurance principles, the ingredient‑supply market, and market‑research practices.
• Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing‑scale environments.
• Ability to build and leverage relationships with ingredient suppliers to advance product‑development projects.
• Ability to collect, document, analyze, and interpret data.
• Good organizational and presentation skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with professional and nonprofessional personnel.
• Demonstrated accountability, initiative, effective communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

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