Flavorist - Savory

Givaudan; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Savory Flavorist to excel in flavor creation for customer briefs and manage flavor development projects in cooperation with customers.

The role reports to a Principal Flavorist on the Commercial Team, with ownership of created flavors, collaboration with internal partners, and mentoring of flavor assistants. Join a team driving authentic savory flavors and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related area.
• Savory flavorist training with 2+ years experience.
• Experience with savory process/reaction processing background.

Responsibilities

• Create new flavor creations or modify existing formulations to meet project requirements and internal testing needs.
• Collaborate with partners, mentor flavor assistants, and coordinate other functions.
• Lead projects and present flavors to customers; resolve production issues.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related area

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As the recognized leader in popular savory flavor icons, such as beef and chicken, we go to great lengths to create authentic flavors to suit the diversity of international palates. We address the nutritional concerns of today's consumer, creating balance and putting back flavor, where needed, to meet consumer preferences. From salt reduction, umami, richness, and freshness, we offer healthier savory options. These options include culinary and vegetable inclusions, rich colors, antioxidants, and natural preservatives.

You will report to a Principal Flavorist as a Savory Flavorist on our Commercial Team. This team is located in either our Cranbury, New Jersey, or Cincinnati, Ohio. Your main focus will be to excel in flavor creation for customer briefs. You will also manage flavor development project ensuring a successful creation process in cooperation with customers.

• Showcase the Very Best of You: Create new flavor creations or modify existing formulations to meet project requirements, internal testing needs, or new technology development for selected flavor types. Embrace creativity and innovation. You will have complete ownership of created flavors.
• Collaborate and Mentor: Establish and maintain relationships with a broad number of internal partners in all functional areas. Coach, train, mentor and manage flavor assistants. Coordinate the participation of other technical functions to learn about all areas of the company, including analytical chemistry, sensory, consumer understanding, regulatory, flavor delivery, and manufacturing. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab environment by observing EH&S policies.
• Lead and Influence: Manage projects and provide flavors which meet all defined project needs, leading customer visits for flavor creation and product presentations at the customer. Be the technical expert to resolve flavor production issues and customer expectations.

You?

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related area.
• Flavorist training in an industry accepted program with 2+ years experience as a savory flavorist.
• Experience with savory process/reaction processing background required.

The established target salary range for this position is $135000-$155000. Annual bonus. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications. Education and experience partly determine Job Title and Base Salary, with our compensation program guidelines determining them.

Benefits include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Family Leave and a high matching 401k.

Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.