Flavor Lab Assistant / Trainee

Rsm; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the flavor industry is looking for a candidate to support their Flavor Creation team. The role involves blending flavors, participating in flavor design, and adhering to safety protocols, requiring a science degree in Chemistry or Food Science. Fluency in English and experience in a flavor house are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, preferably Chemistry or Food Science.
• Experience in a flavor house is advantageous.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Blend/compound flavors according to existing recipes.
• Support flavorists on projects and document data.
• Follow GMP, ISO procedures, GLP, and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Flavor Design

Flavor Raw Material Recognition

Education

Science Degree, preferably in Chemistry or Food Science

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please submit your application before the 15th of June. ADM's Flavor Creation team provides solutions for today's global consumer demands through creative innovation and crafted, technology-driven flavor solutions.

Our aim is to strengthen and expand our global leadership in Human Nutrition through the execution of best-in-class creation, design, and development of products for the beverage industry.

We utilize an innovative, agile, flexible, and customer-focused approach to be the industry’s preferred choice in EMEA as a total solution provider and a leading flavor house.

Job Purpose

The main purpose of the role is to support the Flavor Creation team in all aspects of flavor development with the goal of participating in the ADM Academy of Future Flavorists.

Main Responsibilities

1. Blend/compound flavors according to existing recipes developed by the flavorists.
2. Self-development and on-the-job training in flavor raw material recognition, flavor design, and application.
3. Work closely with CD&D, Sales, Product Management, Regulatory, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations.
4. Adapt recipes after consultation with flavorists.
5. Support flavorists on projects.
6. Document data in the IT system.
7. Maintain tools and technical equipment.
8. Support administrative flavorist requirements in systems like SAP and Office.
9. Organize laboratory activities, order lab requirements, and handle shipping of products.
10. Follow GMP, ISO procedures, GLP, GFP, safety protocols, and record-keeping requirements.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Science Degree, preferably in Chemistry or Food Science.
• Experience in a flavor house is advantageous.
• Good communication skills.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives are central to ADM’s culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our success.

For more information on our diversity and inclusion efforts, please visit our website.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. Our innovations, comprehensive portfolio, and commitment to sustainability enable us to meet the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We are a global leader in human and animal nutrition, as well as agricultural origination and processing, dedicated to enriching lives globally.