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Sr Flavorist, Innovation

Carpentersville, IL, US Hoffman Estates, IL, US

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Job ID 5418 Date posted 03/22/2025 Category Research and Development

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a global leader in colors, flavors, and extracts. Our R&D teams drive innovation by developing advanced systems, ingredients, and technologies that transform food, personal care, and pharmaceutical products. Join us to be part of a dynamic group shaping the future across a variety of teams, including:

Analytics Team: Lead flavor research and analysis using instrumentation like HPLC, GC, and GC-MS. Improve and develop lab workflows and methodologies. Mentor staff to ensure both technical excellence and financial success through collaborative efforts.

Flavor Creation Team: Develop innovative flavors across diverse market segments, including Beverage, Savory, and Sweet. Work closely with customers and our Applications Teams to deliver impactful, tailored solutions which drive growth and exceed market expectations.

Sensory Team: Design and execute sensory and consumer research to provide in-depth understanding of products and consumers for product development, optimization and maintenance. Conduct panels and apply statistical analysis to deliver actionable insights. Lead training of cross-functional teams and customers in flavor language.

Innovation Team: Utilize scientific expertise to develop cutting-edge ingredients, formulations, and technologies. Contribute to groundbreaking product advancements. Collaborate with a global network of Sensient scientists to shape our industry's future.

Applications Team: Partner with customers in labs and at their facilities to bring their product visions to life. Solve challenges, provide creative solutions to deliver innovative products which align with customer goals across various industries.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
Travel : Depends on Role

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We are looking for team members who are:

Results-focused
Collaborative
Skilled communicators
Analytically rigorous
Detail-oriented
Intensely curious

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career path

Lab Technician
Application Scientist (multiple levels)
Technical Service Manager (multiple levels)
Technical Director
Senior Technical Director or
Innovation Intern
Innovation Associate (multiple levels)
Innovation Scientist (multiple levels)
Innovations Manager

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The Sensient Six are the core values that drive us in our mission.

Entrepreneurial
Customer focused
Develop self and others
Collaborative
Results driven
Know your job

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My job gives me the unique opportunity to develop products that I feel passionate about. Being part of an international team, with access to so much know-how and the most innovative technologies, encourages me every day to do my best and to drive innovation.

Lisa Innovation Manager, Germany

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Sr Flavorist, Innovation

Carpentersville, IL, US Hoffman Estates, IL, US

Job ID 5418 Date posted March 20, 2025 Job Category Research and Development

Sr Flavorist – Innovation

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

Are you passionate about crafting cutting-edge flavors that push the boundaries of innovation?

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and experienced Innovation Sr. Flavorist to lead the development of winning flavors in our Sweet & Beverage & Savory categories.

In this exciting role, you'll be at the forefront of flavor technology, working on groundbreaking projects and creating next-level flavor experiences!

Why This Role? This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to be part of a passionate team creating flavors that make an impact! You'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, be a key influencer in the flavor industry, and help shape the future of taste.

Ready to bring your flavor expertise to a company that values innovation and creativity? Apply today!

What You'll Do:

Develop New Flavors: Create innovative flavors to support global Flavors Innovation, including taste modulators, spray dries, encapsulates, and flavor characterization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Advise and assist departments like QC, Production, and Purchasing as part of collaborative, cross-functional teams.
Support Customer Projects: Work with R&D applications to develop solutions for customer projects that require specialized technology.
Sales Support: Travel with the sales team to demonstrate products, educate clients, and build vital relationships.
Collaborate Across Teams: Participate in communication meetings with Flavor Chemists, Marketing, and Applications staff to evaluate new products, raw materials, and trends.

What You’ll Bring:

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on flavor creation experience.
Expertise in Flavor Materials: Deep knowledge of natural and/or synthetic flavor raw materials, with a proven track record of creating winning compounded, extracted, distilled, and dry flavors to meet customer needs and market trends.
Certification Preferred: Certification from the Society of Flavor Chemists a MUST.
Advanced Flavor Technologies: Experience with novel flavor extraction, dry flavor technologies, cloud emulsion systems, savory and reaction flavors, and modulation systems like sweetness and mouthfeel.
Flavor Chemistry Mastery: Strong understanding of flavor chemistry, including solubility, flavor interaction, stability, and analytical techniques like GC/MS interpretation. Willingness to travel up to 20%.

What You’ll Get:

Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week in Carpentersville, IL.
An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors:
- Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.
SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

The salary range for this position is $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

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