Senior Flavourist / Senior Flavouristess

Senior Flavourist, Savoury

Join us in celebrating the beauty of human experiences. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to creating happier, healthier lives with a deep appreciation for nature. Together, fueled by passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances, and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. With over 16,000 employees around the globe, there’s always something new to learn and countless ideas to explore. Your talent, innovative spirit, and determination will shape our future, making a positive impact on billions of lives. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Senior Savoury Flavourist with Taste Expertise

You will be based in Kemptthal, CH, reporting directly to the Head of Science & Technology. As a global Flavourist within our Science & Technology group, your primary focus will be on innovating flavour creation for culinary and protein categories. You will collaborate with various teams in a cross-functional environment.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Build and prioritize culinary and protein category research projects.
• Evaluate materials developed internally or from external sources to assess their potential for flavour creation.
• Create flavours utilizing new technologies to meet project requirements for culinary and savoury applications, ensuring compliance with defined success criteria, regulatory standards, cost, and production requirements.
• Support regions and customers with innovation and technological advancements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab environment in compliance with EHS policies.
• Connect with regional flavourists and other functions.
• Foster an inclusive environment by embracing diverse styles, thinking, and approaches.

Your Success Profile

• 15+ years of experience as a Savoury Flavourist, following completion of an industry-standard flavourist training program.
• PhD or Master's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related fields, along with experience in a food applications lab or production.
• Solid knowledge of Maillard chemistry and processed flavours.
• Demonstrated mastery in flavour creation, salt, umami taste, and flavour science.
• Exceptional tasting skills and expertise in flavour creation.
• In-depth knowledge of raw materials and flavour ingredients.
• Proven ability to create specific flavour types to ensure optimal flavour performance for research and development needs.
• Comprehensive understanding of global regulatory requirements for flavours.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of analytical methodologies (G.C., HPLC, Mass Spec).

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including medical coverage, and opportunities for sports and leisure activities such as yoga, fitness, climbing, and more.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that enhance people's lives. You will thrive in an inspiring teamwork culture, collaborating and learning from other talented individuals across disciplines, regions, and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world.

Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion, or sexual identity. We ensure a safe working environment, progressive working conditions, and are proud to be certified as an equal pay employer.

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Note: Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Remote working: On-site