Flavor Chemist Job Description

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.