Senior Flavorist, Sweet Goods & Beverage, North America Princeton; NJ), Innovatio

Position: Senior Flavorist, Sweet Goods & Beverage, North America Princeton (NJ), United States Innovatio[...]
## Senior Flavorist, Sweet Goods & Beverage, North America Princeton (NJ), United States
** Senior Flavorist, Sweet Goods & Beverage, North America
***
* Location:

Princeton, NJ, US
** At dsm-firmenich, we're looking for a Senior Flavorist to help craft world-class flavors that don’t just taste exceptional—they tell stories, spark emotions, and create unforgettable experiences.  You will help our customers bring their brands to life by blending science, creativity, and a deep understanding of consumer insight. Whether it's a nostalgic favorite or a bold new creation, our flavor innovations set the standard for excellence in taste, and we want you to be a part of it.
** Your

Key Responsibilities:

*** Create and optimize flavor formulations across a variety of categories, with a focus on taste performance, stability, and regulatory compliance
* Serve as one of the subject matter expert in citrus flavor development for North America, working closely with the NA citrus team and the global citrus creation team
* Present flavor concepts and technical insights to key clients in North America, supporting business development and customer satisfaction
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sensory, applications, and regulatory to ensure successful project execution
* Mentor junior flavorists and contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices within the global flavorist community
* Stay informed on market trends, raw material innovations, and sustainability initiatives.
** We Bring:
*** A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers
* Opportunity to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset within a collaborative team environment
* A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
* The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
* An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
* We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs
** You Bring:
*** Minimum 10 years of experience in flavor creation, with demonstrated expertise in citrus and other key flavor profiles for sweet and beverage applications
* Strong understanding of flavor stability, particularly in citrus applications
* Excellent sensory evaluation skills
* Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field
* Willingness to travel within North America for client meetings and innovation workshops

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $-$190, addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits.

All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.
** About dsm-firmenich
** At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

Because real progress only happens when we
** go beyond, together**.
** The application process
** We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on
** October 6, 2025
**** Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
** At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way…