Job Opportunities Flavourist (115323)

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier healthier lives with love for nature. Together with passion and creativity we deliver food innovations craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. Theres much to learn and many to learn from with more than 16000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day your talent your innovative spirit and your determination will shape our future making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Flavourist Australia - Your future position

As a Flavourist you will manage flavour development projects in order to ensure an effective and successful creation process in cooperation with customers according to business objectives and EH&S policies.

The role is located in Australia Sydney and requires on-site presence.

You are going to report to our Creations Manager.

Flavour Preparation & Evaluation:

• Prepare flavour samples as requested for customer briefs application needs technology performance assessment QC standards physical testing etc.

• Formulate new flavour creations or modify existing flavours to meet customer requirements internal testing needs or new technology development for multiple flavour types

• Participate in the evaluation of materials developed internally or from external sources and assess the potential for flavour creation

• Execute daily tasks and fully manage assigned projects and provide flavours which meet all defined project needs considering when relevant good manufacturing practices sample scale-up production requirements regulatory compliance etc.

Knowledge Sharing & Expertise:

• When requested serve as technical expert to resolve flavour production issues and customer complaints and complete ownership of created flavours

• Coach train motivate and mentor flavour assistants

• Participate and learn about all areas of the company (analytical chemistry sensory consumer understanding regulatory flavour delivery manufacturing etc.)

• Serve as technical expert and advisor to internal and external partners and customers for ingredient and flavour performance for multiple flavour types

• Contribute to discussions of research plans sensory results/insights making experimental observations and helping to make connections to related but separate technologies

• Make suggestions for future research or sensory activities

• Contribute to the planning of technical or sensory projects

Environmental Health & Safety:

• Maintain a safe clean and organized lab environment in accordance with EH&S policies and hold others accountable for following these guidelines

You Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world Who needs a new challenge and brings an excellent contribution to the company Then come and join us - and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:

• Flavourist School graduate coupled with a Bachelors Degree in Food Science Chemistry or Biology.

• Minimum 3-6 years of work experience as a Flavourist within Sweet portfolio (Sweet goods Bakery/Confectionery & Beverages).

• Expert-level tasting skills and proven capability to adjust formulations for modifications based on customer briefs and regulatory requirements.

• Strong knowledge of raw materials flavour ingredients and flavour creation systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in leveraging innovative flavour technologies and formulations to enhance product development.

• Proficient in customer interaction effectively discussing flavour needs and providing solutions for performance issues.

• Experience in preparing and presenting technical presentations related to flavour creation along with a solid understanding of application equipment and manufacturing procedures.

• Familiarity with analytical methodologies (e.g. G.C. HPLC Mass Spec) are advantageous.

• Ability to supervise and mentor flavour assistants.

• Good communication skills alongside strong project management skills.

Our Benefits:

• Attractive package with benefits

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development

• A creative team environment that will inspire you

• 12.5% Superannuation

• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

• Wellbeing Leave

At Givaudan you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines regions and essence of you enriches our world.
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Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.