A Flavour Evaluator is responsible for applying and assessing flavour formulations in finished products to ensure optimal performance quality and consumer acceptance. This role integrates flavour chemistry expertise sensory evaluation skills product application knowledge and strong awareness of market trends. By combining technical understanding with sensory perception a Flavour Evaluator plays a key role in delivering innovative and high-quality flavour solutions that align with evolving consumer preferences and business objectives.
Your Mission
Flavour Application Apply flavour formulations into various finished products (e.g. tobacco beverages or other applications) to evaluate performance compatibility and overall product quality.
Organoleptic Evaluation Conduct sensory evaluation of flavours both in their raw form and within finished products assessing attributes such as aroma taste aftertaste and mouthfeel in a structured and objective manner.
Sensory Panel Participation and Leadership Lead or actively participate in sensory panels ensuring proper calibration consistency of evaluation and reliable interpretation of results.
Market Product Benchmarking Analyze and compare internal flavour products with existing market products to understand positioning consumer preferences and emerging trends.
Portfolio & Application Mapping Develop and maintain flavour portfolio mapping based on specific applications to support product development strategies and commercial needs.
Bridging Development and Market Trends Act as a link between the Flavour Development team and market insights by ensuring new flavour developments align with current consumer trends and demands.
Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Flavour Development and Sales teams to support product trials innovation projects and customer requirements.
Documentation & Reporting Prepare clear structured documentation and reports on flavour evaluations trials and results to support decision-making and knowledge sharing.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Excellent documentation presentation and communication skills; proficiency in English is required while German or Mandarin is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong sensory ability and memory to distinguish subtle flavour differences; willingness to engage with relevant products such as cigarettes vape shisha snus or heated tobacco products.
Experience in flavour & fragrance tobacco or food and beverage industries is highly preferred especially in product evaluation or application roles.
Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions in flavour application and evaluation.
High curiosity about market products and trends with the ability to translate insights into practical flavour strategies.
About us
At Arethia we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 350 employees spread across Germany Switzerland Dubai and Indonesia we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility transparency and talent.
Role descriptionA Flavour Evaluator is responsible for applying and assessing flavour formulations in finished products to ensure optimal performance quality and consumer acceptance. This role integrates flavour chemistry expertise sensory evaluation skills product application knowledge and strong a...
Role description
A Flavour Evaluator is responsible for applying and assessing flavour formulations in finished products to ensure optimal performance quality and consumer acceptance. This role integrates flavour chemistry expertise sensory evaluation skills product application knowledge and strong awareness of market trends. By combining technical understanding with sensory perception a Flavour Evaluator plays a key role in delivering innovative and high-quality flavour solutions that align with evolving consumer preferences and business objectives.
Your Mission
Flavour Application Apply flavour formulations into various finished products (e.g. tobacco beverages or other applications) to evaluate performance compatibility and overall product quality.
Organoleptic Evaluation Conduct sensory evaluation of flavours both in their raw form and within finished products assessing attributes such as aroma taste aftertaste and mouthfeel in a structured and objective manner.
Sensory Panel Participation and Leadership Lead or actively participate in sensory panels ensuring proper calibration consistency of evaluation and reliable interpretation of results.
Market Product Benchmarking Analyze and compare internal flavour products with existing market products to understand positioning consumer preferences and emerging trends.
Portfolio & Application Mapping Develop and maintain flavour portfolio mapping based on specific applications to support product development strategies and commercial needs.
Bridging Development and Market Trends Act as a link between the Flavour Development team and market insights by ensuring new flavour developments align with current consumer trends and demands.
Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Flavour Development and Sales teams to support product trials innovation projects and customer requirements.
Documentation & Reporting Prepare clear structured documentation and reports on flavour evaluations trials and results to support decision-making and knowledge sharing.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Excellent documentation presentation and communication skills; proficiency in English is required while German or Mandarin is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong sensory ability and memory to distinguish subtle flavour differences; willingness to engage with relevant products such as cigarettes vape shisha snus or heated tobacco products.
Experience in flavour & fragrance tobacco or food and beverage industries is highly preferred especially in product evaluation or application roles.
Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions in flavour application and evaluation.
High curiosity about market products and trends with the ability to translate insights into practical flavour strategies.
About us
At Arethia we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 350 employees spread across Germany Switzerland Dubai and Indonesia we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility transparency and talent.
Dedication is the key: Our focus on good tobacco taste is our passion and motivation. Our flavours define the sense of taste and make your tobacco products unique. Flavors, casings & applications: Cigarettes, Shisha, Kretek, E-products, Cigarillos, Cigars, Chewing tobacco, Pipe, RY
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