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dsm-firmenich · 2 days ago

Senior Flavorist, Sweet Goods & Beverage, North America

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$176K/yr - $190K/yr

10+ years exp

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Senior Flavorist to craft exceptional flavors that enhance customer brands through a blend of science and creativity. The role involves creating and optimizing flavor formulations, mentoring junior flavorists, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

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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

Qualification

Flavor creationCitrus flavor developmentFlavor stabilitySensory evaluationFood Science degreeCommunication skillsMentoringCollaboration

Required

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