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Kerry · 1 day ago

Flavorist

Beloit, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$108K/yr - $182K/yr

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The Flavorist will be responsible for developing innovative flavors aligned with business needs, collaborating with global R&D teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving creativity and technical excellence.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Develop flavors in response to customer briefs and business requirements

Utilize Kerry technology to create unique and innovative flavor solutions

Demonstrate creative leadership and collaborate with global R&D teams to maximize technology and innovation

Work closely with internal teams and proactively explore new ingredients

Engage with key customers regionally and globally to understand requirements and build strong relationships

Support customer work sessions and presentations

Conduct physical, chemical, and organoleptic testing and analysis of flavors

Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements for flavors

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver optimal taste and nutrition experiences

Participate in sensory panels and contribute to flavor evaluations

Represent Kerry at industry events to promote the company, network, and identify talent opportunities

Qualification

Flavor developmentFood SafetyFood ChemistryRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical skillsMathematical calculationsCoachingOlfactory acuityInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering

Solid foundation in scientific and regulatory disciplines, including Food Safety and Microbiology, Food Chemistry and Process Engineering, Regulatory Compliance and Packaging Science

Proven experience in flavor development is essential

Exceptional olfactory and gustatory acuity with the ability to detect and differentiate complex flavor profiles

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and troubleshooting in formulation and processing

Proficiency in mathematical calculations for formulation, scaling, and process optimization

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across teams

Ability to coach, mentor, and manage conflict constructively in a team environment

No restrictions in tasting a wide range of food and flavor materials, including diverse sensory characteristics