Lead Taste Modulation Scientist

CareersInFood.com; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CareersInFood.com seeks a Senior Scientist of Taste Modulation to lead and support development tasks for new ingredients, base modulation in sugar reduction, masking, and mouthfeel. You will collaborate with Flavorists and Product Developers and lead teams and projects, balancing product development and research.

You will apply expertise in sweetening and masking, scope customer briefs, manage a multi-project portfolio, and drive innovations from concept to launch, often supervising 1–3 junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, or relevant field is required.
• 7-10+ years in the food, beverage, ingredient, and/or flavor industry with a background in product development or applications required.
• 7+ years leading new product development projects as key technical member on cross-functional teams.
• Experience in sugar reduction, natural high-intensity sweeteners, masking, ingredient modulation, and/or flavor science.
• Proven track record of product/process development from bench to market launch.
• Strong ability to multi-task and lead in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support development tasks for new ingredients and base modulation in sugar reduction, masking, and mouthfeel.
• Collaborate with Flavorists and Product Developers and work well in a team environment.
• Direct multi-project development portfolios and drive technical and strategic contributions.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

CareersInFood.com seeks a Senior Scientist of Taste Modulation to lead and support development tasks for new ingredients, base modulation in sugar reduction, masking, and mouthfeel. You will collaborate with Flavorists and Product Developers and lead teams and projects, balancing product development and research.

You will apply expertise in sweetening and masking, scope customer briefs, manage a multi-project portfolio, and drive innovations from concept to launch, often supervising 1–3 junior