Flavorist - Principal Scientist

Overview

Flavor Development

• Create, optimize, and produce flavors across beverage systems and other applications.
• Evaluate raw materials and technologies for flavor creation and taste modulation.
• Modify existing formulations to deliver specific flavor profiles.

Technical and Commercialization Work

• Transition bench-top prototypes to large-scale commercialization while addressing quality, stability, regulatory, cost, and sustainability requirements.
• Design experiments, test hypotheses, collect data, and present results to support business objectives.
• Apply flavor delivery systems including emulsions, extractions, and blends.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Partner with category, product development, regulatory, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, sensory, and commercialization teams.
• Build effective relationships with flavor vendors and communicate best practices and stability requirements.
• Guide training flavorists and develop and mentor direct reports.

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in food science, chemistry, or a related field.
• Requires 8–10 years of flavor creation experience.
• SFC Certified or Apprentice Flavor Chemist qualification is required.
• Strong background in flavors for multiple applications is preferred.
• Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple project initiatives and communicate effectively.
• The position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits

• Expected compensation range is $110,700–$185,250.
• Performance bonus target payout is 12% of annual salary, paid annually.
• Benefits may include paid leave, healthcare, insurance, employee assistance, and retirement programs.