Job Description

R&D Flavourist: Food (CT) (LC_675) Scientific (Technical)


ESSENTIALS
MSc/BSc Food Science / Chemistry or related; 3-5y work experience in the flavour industry working with a Senior Flavourist. Experience in product development. Familiarity working with GCMS (performing own analysis will be ideal). Previous experience with SAP advantageous. South African citizen. Able to taste a variety of food and beverages, including alcohol.

Location: Paarl, Western Cape
Salary: Market related

DETAILS
A Global Flavour Producer is seeking an enthusiastic Flavourist to join their team in a new flavour lab. The position is a new role focused on sweet and beverage flavours and will suit a food scientist who has gained 3 5 years experience in a junior flavour role.

Main areas of responsibility will include (yet arent limited to):

• • Developing flavours, flavour emulsions and spray dries,
  • Interpreting GCMS results to create flavours and emulsions,
  • Emulsion recipe formulation from a customer recipe level,
  • Evaluating flavour raw materials and how to apply them,
  • Record-keeping of samples coming in and going out of the lab,
  • Ensuring the maintenance of product-specific substance data in SAP,
  • Independent working ability, delivering on milestones outlined by Senior Flavourist.

REQUIREMENTS

• • MSc/BSc Food Science/Food Chemistry or related,
  • At least 3y independent work experience in a Flavour Lab,
  • Familiar working with GCMS analysis,
  • Proven NPD experience, with a customer focused approach,
  • Project management skills, ability to use initiative,
  • Able to taste a variety of food and beverages, including alcohol.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Commencement: Ideally Jan/Feb 2024.
Application information: please apply online below.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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