Flavorist assistant at International Flavors & Fragrances

Job Description

The Successful Candidate Will

• Understand and conduct entire formulation process including; accurate compounding of flavors, raw material handling, measuring physical properties, and computer entry of formulations and specifications.
• Maintain laboratory conditions, manage and transfer raw materials and flavor stocks
• Observe laboratory and plant safety rules and GMP’s. Participate in Safety Committee o rotating basis
• Interface with production and other IFF departments as necessary for completion of job tasks
• Support customer visits. Interact with sales/customers during project execution
• Perform basic to advanced laboratory processes required for preparation of intermediates and finished flavors, such as liquid compounding, extractions, Parr bombs, rotary evaporators etc.
• Application of flavors into bases and participate in tasting and product evaluations

Required Skills

Required Skills

• Strong computer skills, including: SAP, Microsoft Office, and other IFF systems as introduced and required.
• Strong practical math skills (e.g. calculating and preparing dilutions of flavoring materials, flavor creations and applications, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact productively on internal/external basis
• Ability to taste and discriminate sensory properties of flavors & applications
• Ability and wiliness to collaborate
• Fluent in English. Additional languages desirable.
• Well organized self-starter with desire to develop new skills

Required Experience

Four Year Degree (BS/BA in biological or chemical science preferred.) with 1-2 years of lab experience
Alternately, a minimum of 5 years industrial laboratory or chemical industry work experience, coupled with a strong desire and ability to continue education and professional development and growth