Voyage Foods · 3 months ago
Senior Flavor Scientist
OAKLAND, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVoyage Foods is seeking a highly skilled Senior Flavor Scientist to join their R&D team. The role involves leading the development and optimization of flavor systems for novel food products, requiring a strong foundation in flavor chemistry and collaboration across various teams.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageSustainability
Responsibilities
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Flavor Chemistry at Voyage Foods
Lead the development and application of unique flavor formulations from scratch, as well as adapt and modify existing ones to fit specific product matrices and specifications
Demonstrate the ability to correlate flavor compounds with sensory and consumer data, understanding of flavor compound stability and flavor interactions with ingredients
Collaborate with regulatory team on flavor regulatory and labelling requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally with food scientists, product developers, regulatory and manufacturing teams to align flavor development with product goals and timelines
Mentor junior scientists and support training initiatives within the R&D team
Manage relationships, technical discussions and sourcing with external flavor houses and suppliers
Prepare detailed technical reports, and presentations
Explore new sources of natural flavors, including botanicals, and spices
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field
Minimum 5+ years of experience in flavor development, with at least part of that time spent in a flavor house or flavor-centric role within the food industry
Hands-on experience with flavor creation, including top-notes, modulators, masking agents, and natural flavoring substances. Experience in the Sweet Category is an advantage
Deep understanding of flavor chemistry, including reaction flavors, encapsulation, thermal stability, and flavor interactions with different food matrices
Strong knowledge of global flavor regulations, labeling requirements, and clean-label trends
Excellent problem-solving skills, with a data-driven and detail-oriented mindset
Strong communication and project management skills
Company
Voyage Foods
Voyage Foods is a food technology company making delicious, sustainable and accessible foods that are better for people and the planet.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$120.53M2025-12-18Series Unknown· $3.25M
2025-04-01Series Unknown
2024-05-08Series A· $52M
Leadership Team
Adam Maxwell
Chief Executive Officer
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