Senior Flavorist, Beverage

Symrise AG; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise AG in the United States seeks an experienced flavor development professional to lead commercially successful flavors per approved projects using GRAS and FDA ingredients. You will support beverage, Sales and Marketing teams for short- and long-term flavor initiatives and manage lab-based development activities.

A strong technical background is required, with a minimum of a BS degree and 10 years in flavor development/formulation, plus knowledge of US and international flavor regulations

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree in a relevant field and 10+ years flavor development/formulation experience.
• Deep knowledge of US and international flavor regulations is required.
• Experience with essential oils, botanical extracts and specialty aromatic ingredients.
• Ability to lead flavor development projects and collaborate with global customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercially successful flavors per approved technical projects using GRAS and FDA ingredients.
• Support BU beverage, Sales and Marketing with short- and long-term flavor development.
• Oversee creative flavor development with laboratory technicians.
• Lead Beverages flavor initiatives and manage first-time production flavors.
• Resolve technical issues and pursue cost-reduction opportunities.

Skills

Flavor development

Formulation experience

Customer interaction

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Your role

• Develop commercially successful flavors as outlined by an approved technical project using GRAS and FDA-approved ingredients.


• Develop intimacy with customers while supporting BU beverage, Sales, and Marketing for reactive and proactive flavor development projects for the short and long term.


• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of specialty chemicals and the ability to use/apply them to develop successful flavors.


• Manage creative flavor development activities with laboratory technicians.


• Ability and willingness to take project leadership role for Beverages for short and long-term R&T Innovation group initiatives.


• Oversee and take responsibility for first-time production-made flavors while resolving and troubleshooting technical issues.


• A strong technical background is required, with a minimum of a B.S. degree.


• 10 years minimum of flavor development/formulation experience, with knowledge of U.S. and international flavor regulations, is required for success.


• Previous understanding of raw materials such as essential oils, botanical extracts, and specialty aromatic ingredients and their use in flavor development.


• Able to resolve technical problems related to flavor/systems development and cost reduction initiatives.


• Knowledge of flavor production, product applications, market trends, sales function/role, understanding of laboratory equipment, and a broad customer base are also factors for success.


• Previous experience in working with global customers is preferred.

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or any other basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business necessity.

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected annual salary range for this position is USD 140000.00 - USD 199000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.