Voyage Foods · 3 days ago
Senior Flavor Scientist
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $156K/yr
3+ years expVoyage Foods is seeking a highly skilled Senior Flavor Scientist to join their R&D team and lead the development and optimization of flavor systems across a wide range of novel food products. This role involves designing, compounding, evaluating, and optimizing flavor formulations while collaborating cross-functionally to align flavor development with product goals.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageSustainability
Responsibilities
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Flavor Creation at Voyage Foods. This includes, but is not limited to designing, compounding, evaluating, and optimizing flavor formulations by blending aroma chemicals, natural extracts, and reaction flavors to meet target sensory profiles, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
Lead the development and application of unique flavor systems 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, Flavor Science, Chemistry, or related field
Minimum 3+ years of experience in flavor creation, 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 is a must. Experience in the Sweet Category is an advantage
Demonstrated ability to design, compound, and optimize flavor formulations from scratch using aroma chemicals, natural extracts, and reaction flavors is a must
Strong sensory acuity with the ability to evaluate, describe, and adjust flavor profiles across multiple applications
Deep understanding of flavor chemistry
Extensive understanding of flavor interactions with different food matrices
Strong knowledge of global flavor regulations, labeling requirements, and clean-label trends is a plus
Excellent problem-solving skills, with a data-driven and detail-oriented mindset
Strong communication and project management skills
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
STD/LTD, Life and AD&D policies
FSA, HRA, and Mental Health Program Benefits
401K Program
Commuter Benefits
Paid Family Leave Program
Company Holiday & Generous Paid Time Off
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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