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Flavorist - Junior
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
success profile
We are looking for team members who are:
- Results-focused
- Collaborative
- Skilled communicators
- Analytically rigorous
- Detail-oriented
- Intensely curious
Your journey
career path
This is a sample of the R&D Career paths at Sensient.
- 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
cultural points
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
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.
Flavorist - Junior
You will be part of the Sweet Flavors Europe Technical team, creating unique ingredients for the food industry. Your self-motivation, questioning nature and attention to detail will help you be successful in this role. With some support, you can enjoy the challenge of completing projects, starting with creative development on the bench through to pilot plant application trials and finally into the manufacturing environment, working closely with sales, applications and supply chain colleagues.
This position can be based in our Offices in Milton Keynes, UK, or in Illkirch, France.
What you'll do:
Create new innovative flavor concepts which meet the customer expectations in terms of quality, application and price
Work closely with the applications team, with joint responsibility for the evaluation and validation of flavor concepts in applications such as beverage, dairy, confectionary and bakery products
You are responsible for creating commercially feasible flavors, adhering to formula guidelines, regulations and scale-up procedures
Use your knowledge of raw materials and recipes to rapidly and efficiently duplicate competitor products in accordance with project parameters and customer requirements
Support the Operations team in case of quality issues with the raw materials, processing or finished products
What you'll bring:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or Food Science/Technology
Flavor creation experience in the food industry, within the Sweet or Beverages category
Good communication skills, with full fluency in written and oral English
Ability to think strategically and analytically within short time frames
Capability to stay focused under pressure and translate results directly into new products which meet our customers' requirements
The ability to adapt to a constantly moving market
Since this is a creative role, you possess problem solving abilities and can see things through
What you'll get:
- Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite, 5 days per week
- An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
ABOUT SENSIENT FLAVORS:
Sensient Flavors & Extracts Group develops, manufactures and distributes flavor and extracts that are found in thousands of consumer products worldwide. The company's specialty systems are essential components of food and beverage, products. Sensient's value-added flavors and extracts enable our customers to excel in highly competitive global markets. The Flavors & Extracts Group is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com
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