Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 3 days ago
Flavor Scientist
St. Charles, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelAFB International is a global leader in pet food palatability, focusing on developing and producing liquid and dry palatability enhancers. The Flavor Scientist will conduct research on aroma chemistry, collaborate with various teams, and design experiments to enhance flavor performance in pet food applications.
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Responsibilities
Conduct research on aroma formation mechanisms (Maillard reaction, lipid oxidation, enzymatic reactions) in palatant systems
Apply volatile analysis techniques (GC-MS) to identify and quantify key aroma compounds
Design and execute experiments to evaluate how processing impact aroma generation and stability
Develop strategies to enhance aroma intensity, in pet food applications
Correlate volatile profiles with sensory and palatability outcomes in pets
Utilize advanced analytical and sensory tools to characterize aroma performance and drive optimization
Collaborate with product and process sciences teams to integrate aroma insights into product innovation
Scout and evaluate new aroma ingredients, precursors, and technologies from suppliers, academia, and the broader flavour industry
Generate reports, data interpretations, and presentations to communicate findings and guide product development
Contribute to building internal expertise and knowledge leadership in aroma chemistry and volatile analysis for pet food palatants
Qualification
Required
Bsc, MSc or PhD in Flavor Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Sensory Science, or related field
Proven expertise in aroma chemistry and volatile analysis, with strong understanding of flavor formation pathways
Experience with analytical instrumentation in particular gas chromatography
Familiarity with sensory evaluation methods and ability to link aroma chemistry to palatability outcomes
Experience designing and conducting research projects and translating findings into product innovation
Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex datasets and generate actionable insights
Collaborative, innovative, and comfortable working in cross-functional R&D environments
Excellent communication skills in both technical and applied contexts
Preferred
Volatile Analysis: GC-MS, SPME
Aroma Chemistry: Maillard reaction, lipid oxidation, enzymatic pathways
Sensory Science: Discrimination and preference tests, aroma profiling
Data Analysis: Experimental design, multivariate statistics, data visualization
Innovation Scouting: Ability to identify and adapt emerging aroma technologies from human food and flavor industries to the pet food context
Company
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)
Right For Your Mission Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional locations in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems, delivering precision energetics and innovative explosive solutions that empower success in the most demanding environments.
Founded in 1836
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brendan Walsh
President & CEO
Stacey Payne
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