Job Opportunities Flavourist

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Flavourist, Australia - Your future position?

As a Flavourist, you will manage flavour development projects, in order to ensure an effective and successful creation process in cooperation with customers, according to business objectives and EH&S policies. 

The role is located in Australia, Sydney and requires on-site presence.

You are going to report to our Creations Manager.

Flavour Preparation & Evaluation: 

• Prepare flavour samples as requested for customer briefs, application needs, technology performance assessment, QC standards, physical testing, etc.

• Formulate new flavour creations or modify existing flavours to meet customer requirements, internal testing needs, or new technology development for multiple flavour types

• Participate in the evaluation of materials developed internally or from external sources and assess the potential for flavour creation

• Execute daily tasks and fully manage assigned projects and provide flavours which meet all defined project needs, considering when relevant good manufacturing practices, sample scale-up, production requirements, regulatory compliance, etc.

Knowledge Sharing & Expertise:

• When requested serve as technical expert to resolve flavour production issues and customer complaints and complete ownership of created flavours

• Coach, train, motivate, and mentor flavour assistants

• Participate and learn about all areas of the company (analytical chemistry, sensory, consumer understanding, regulatory, flavour delivery, manufacturing, etc.)

• Serve as technical expert and advisor to internal and external partners and customers for ingredient and flavour performance for multiple flavour types

• Contribute to discussions of research plans, sensory results/insights, making experimental observations and helping to make connections to related, but separate technologies

• Make suggestions for future research or sensory activities

• Contribute to the planning of technical or sensory projects

Environmental Health & Safety:

• Maintain a safe, clean and organized lab environment in accordance with EH&S policies and hold others accountable for following these guidelines

You? Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who needs a new challenge and brings an excellent contribution to the company? Then come and join us - and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:

• Flavourist School graduate, coupled with a Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or Biology.

• Minimum 3-6 years of work experience as a Flavourist within Sweet portfolio (Sweet goods, Bakery/Confectionery & Beverages).

• Expert-level tasting skills and proven capability to adjust formulations for modifications based on customer briefs and regulatory requirements.

• Strong knowledge of raw materials, flavour ingredients, and flavour creation systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in leveraging innovative flavour technologies and formulations to enhance product development.

• Proficient in customer interaction, effectively discussing flavour needs and providing solutions for performance issues.

• Experience in preparing and presenting technical presentations related to flavour creation, along with a solid understanding of application equipment and manufacturing procedures.

• Familiarity with analytical methodologies (e.g., G.C., HPLC, Mass Spec) are advantageous.

• Ability to supervise and mentor flavour assistants.

• Good communication skills, alongside strong project management skills.

Our Benefits:

• Attractive package with benefits

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development

• A creative team environment that will inspire you

• 12.5% Superannuation

• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

• Wellbeing Leave

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world.

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