Flavor Chemist - Clark-Resources : Job Details

Position Summary:

A leading food and beverage manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Certified Flavor Chemist to join its R&D team. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing flavor compounds and blends that meet evolving customer needs and market demands. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional departments, ensuring that flavor formulations meet quality, regulatory, and sensory expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and formulate new flavor profiles for food and beverage applications based on customer specifications and market trends.
• Conduct sensory testing and product evaluations using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Collaborate directly with customers to finalize projects and tailor flavor solutions.
• Stay current on industry trends, consumer insights, and emerging technologies to drive innovation in flavor development.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure all flavor formulations meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation of formulations, test results, and project findings.
• Support cross-functional teams (R&D, Marketing, Production) during product development and product launches.
• Troubleshoot flavor-related challenges in development and manufacturing, and propose solutions for improved stability and performance.
• Provide technical support and internal training on flavor trends, technologies, and applications.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to source high-quality ingredients and explore new raw materials.
• Ensure all work adheres to applicable food safety, labeling, and allergen regulations.
• Mentor and train Flavor Apprentices preparing for certification exams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on flavor development experience.
• Certified member of the Society of Flavor Chemists required.
• Experience with the creation and scale-up of reaction flavors.
• Strong understanding of flavor ingredient labeling and regulatory compliance.
• Skilled in conducting pilot plant trials and scale-up testing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to new software systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, efficient lab environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.