Flavor Chemist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Flavor Chemist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Build cross-functional support when appropriate and develop project plans to drive development and implementation;
- Maintaining a safe work environment;
- Search for and vet advanced technologies that complement areas of strategic focus;
- Provide general laboratory support, purchase equipment, and supplies, and share in kitchen and laboratory maintenance;
- Provide written and verbal reports of research activities. Participate in R&D and larger company meetings.
Requirements:
- Prior experience in flavor creation and development, flavor chemistry, and molecular-level flavor analysis;
- Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a related field with a strong background in flavor chemistry, flavor development, and creation;
- Physical Demands: Frequent sitting at a desk, frequent laboratory work, communication-using computer, and phone;
- Minimum 5-year experience in academic or industrial research. Post-doctoral experience and/or industrial experience preferred;
- Work Environment: Laboratory, office and kitchen environments with some travel (10%);
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluent in English, both written and spoken;
- Prior experience in savory flavor development is preferred, but not a requirement;
- Proven ability to combine scientific insight with strong technical skills and business acumen;
- Experience working in a matrix and highly collaborative team-oriented environment;
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.