Senior Beverage Flavor Applications Scientist

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits package

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Senior Beverage Applications Scientist to develop, test, and optimize flavor systems for a wide range of beverage applications, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing, sensory, and flavor creation teams to deliver solutions and drive internal development initiatives while mentoring junior scientists and supporting pilot plant trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 7–10+ years beverage formulation or flavor lab experience (internships count).
• Experience across multiple beverage types and formulation challenges.
• Familiarity with emulsions, acidulants, sweeteners, proteins, dairy ingredients.
• Skilled in analytical tools (pH meters, Brix, titratable acidity).
• Sensory acuity and ability to articulate flavor performance.
• Strong presentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Mathematical skills for calculations, proportions, percentages, weights, and algebra.
• Team-oriented and able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, bench-test, and optimize beverages using internal flavor library.
• Select and apply flavors based on briefs, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with flavorists to match and modify flavors.
• Troubleshoot formulation, processing, and shelf-life challenges.
• Support customer presentations and innovation showcases.
• Maintain records in laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Mentor and coach junior scientists, technicians, and interns.
• Support pilot plant trials and scale-up activities.
• Ensure lab safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Beverage formulation

Flavor applications

Analytical tools

Sensory analysis

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

BSc in Food Science or Chemistry

Tools

Genesis R&D

Excel

LIMS

Job description

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Senior Beverage Applications Scientist to develop, test, and optimize flavor systems for a wide range of beverage applications, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing, sensory, and flavor creation teams to deliver solutions and drive internal development initiatives while mentoring junior scientists and supporting pilot plant trials.