Flavor Chemist at SmartHire Inc. Addison, IL

Overview

Flavor Chemist job at Smart Hire Inc.. Addison, IL.

A Healthy and Organic Food, Ingredients, Beverage and Flavors manufacturer is searching for an experienced and innovative Certified Flavors Chemist.

This position is responsible for formulating, testing, and evaluating flavor compounds and blends to meet the diverse needs of our clients and products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, to ensure that all flavor formulations align with industry standards and consumer preferences.

• Create and formulate new flavor profiles for a variety of food and beverage products, ensuring they meet customer specifications and market trends.
• Conduct sensory testing and analysis of flavors to evaluate their performance in different applications, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Work directly with customers to finalize customer projects as is required
• Stay abreast of industry trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies to drive innovation in flavor creation and application.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain quality standards for flavors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of formulations, experimental data, and sensory evaluations, and prepare comprehensive reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and production, to support the successful launch and optimization of new flavors.
• Address any flavor-related challenges that arise during the product development process and devise solutions to improve flavor stability and performance.
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams and clients on flavor properties, applications, and trends.
• Collaborate with ingredient suppliers and vendors to source high-quality raw materials and explore new flavor ingredients.
• Ensure that all flavor formulations adhere to safety standards and regulatory compliance, including labeling and allergen management.
• Aid in training Flavor Apprentice(s) in preparation for testing with the Society of Flavor Chemists

• Degree in food science, physical sciences, or related field required
• Desired 7+ years of flavor development experience and a certified member of the Society of Flavor Chemists
• Experience with the creation and scaling of reaction flavors
• Proficient in flavor ingredient labeling
• Proficient in conducting pilot plant work.
• Proficiency with Office suites, as well as ability & willingness to learn new software applications
• Must possess a strong attention to detail and maintain a neat work environment
• Must possess strong and effective communication, organizational & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a team, in a fast-paced setting

• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, Access, and a comfort level with learning new systems
• Comfortable with the use of web-based systems
• Preferred experience in Flavor formula entry in Sage X3, E-Book File, and Product Vision is highly desirable

This job description provides only a summary of the typical functions associated with this role and is not intended to represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks, or duties. The actual responsibilities, tasks, and duties assigned may differ from those outlined, and additional duties may be assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Smart Hire is not legally responsible for any changes to the jobholder’s responsibilities or activities implemented by our clients that differ from those described herein.

Smart Hire is posting this position on behalf of our client, and the salary range provided is determined by the client. Actual compensation offered will depend on various factors determined by the hiring company, including candidate qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity considerations. Smart Hire is not legally responsible for any changes in salary, benefits, or bonuses made by our clients.