Senior Flavor Applications Scientist

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative work environment

Cross-functional teamwork

Pilot plant access

Leadership and mentoring opportunities

Safety culture

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a food science professional to develop innovative sweet applications and solve real customer challenges. You will apply your expertise in flavors, ingredients, product development, and sensory evaluation across finished food applications while collaborating with technical and commercial teams.

You will manage multiple projects, conduct testing for stability and shelf life, and work with flavorists and other technical partners to meet project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in food science, food technology, chemistry, or related technical field.
• Significant experience in food or flavor product development with strong understanding of flavors, ingredients, and application technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate finished ice cream, bakery, beverage and confectionery products.
• Knowledge of food processing, regulatory requirements, sensory evaluation, product stability, and shelf life testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical information to customers, sales teams, and internal partners.
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize multiple projects while working effectively as part of a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative ice cream, bakery, beverage and confectionery products that demonstrate flavor and ingredient solutions for customers and support new business opportunities.
• Plan and manage multiple application projects, maintaining accurate formulations, project records, customer information, and progress updates.
• Screen Sensient’s flavor technologies across core customers brands and partner with sales and technical teams to understand customer needs, develop solutions to product and process challenges, and provide timely project support.
• Conduct product testing, including stability, shelf life, and sensory evaluation, while using technical expertise to assess and improve finished products.
• Collaborate with flavorists, sensory specialists, and other technical partners to create flavor systems that meet project objectives.
• Support core customer presentations and visits by communicating product features, benefits, technical solutions, and company capabilities.
• Contribute to a safe, professional laboratory environment while sharing technical knowledge and supporting the development of laboratory and technical team members.

Skills

Flavor product development

Communication skills

Project management

Sensory evaluation

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science or related field

Job description

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a food science professional to develop innovative sweet applications and solve real customer challenges. You will apply your expertise in flavors, ingredients, product development, and sensory evaluation across finished food applications while collaborating with technical and commercial teams.

You will manage multiple projects, conduct testing for stability and shelf life, and work with flavorists and other technical partners to meet project