Flavorist
Requisition ID 40568
Position Type (US)Full Time
Career Function Research and Development
Recruiter
Posting Type DNI
Leading to better encompasses all we do at Kerry, it's how we've become the worlds leading taste and nutrition company. Whether it's building and manufacturing sustainable solutions for food, beverage or pharmaceutical consumers, our commitment to lead the world to better nutrition drives us forward. With 24,000+ colleagues across the globe and 15,000+ Kerry products, your opportunities are limitless.
About Kerry
About the role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Create, revise, and optimize flavors for sweet, beverage and alcoholic markets.
Cross-functional role with multiple product development teams in sweet, dairy and ingredient markets.
Connect with customers on creating flavor solutions for their products.
Mentoring younger flavorists for their formal certifications.
Key responsibilities
SKILLS:
Master understanding of flavor ingredients and botanicals for flavor creation.
Prior experience creating flavors (liquid and powders).
Deep understanding of flavor operations (liquid blending, emulsions and spray drying)
Strong understanding of FEMA GRAS, CFR, USDA and TTB guidelines and restrictions.
Good presentation skills and sensory lexicon.
Qualifications and skills
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in food technology, Chemistry or a related Applied Science
10+ years’ experience in the Flavor industry
Must be a member of the Society of Flavor Chemist
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. EEO is the Law poster can be found here. Additional information can also be here .