Flavor Assistant I

Purpose

Follow established procedures and guidelines to prepare flavour samples and participate in flavour evaluations, to support the effective application process, according to business goals and EH&S policies.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare flavour samples as requested for customer briefs, application needs, technology performance assessment, QC standards, physical testing, etc.
• Act as the main point of contact to provide timely flavour samples for other labs and functions within Givaudan
• Maintain all required formula records, flavour and ingredient evaluation feedback, and brief documentation in company database software (Lab Notebook, Google Drive, Athena, Atlas, Lot Number records, FPR, Formula changes, etc.)
• Maintain an organized and updated stock of raw materials in the lab
• Maintain an organized collection of flavours in the lab for immediate response to briefs and application requests
• Absorb and apply flavours to food products when assigned
• Participate in the evaluation of raw materials (including experimental and meat-containing ingredients), new technology, and flavours in food products, and provide flavour performance feedback
• Cook samples for customer project work and shipment
• Absorb and assist in preparing samples for creation tools (Opus, mini-VAS, etc.)

Environmental Health & Safety

• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment per EH&S guidelines and good laboratory practices

Academic Background

• Secondary/High School diploma or Polytechnic or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology

Professional Experience

• Secondary/High School: minimum 1-5 years of experience in a lab, production, or related area
• Polytechnic or Bachelor’s Degree: minimum 0-2 years of experience in a food applications lab, production, or related area

Technical Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form
• Proficiency in using common PC applications
• Basic understanding of research documentation protocol
• Basic knowledge of lab equipment and handling chemicals used to perform lab functions
• Basic knowledge of Givaudan safety, hygiene, and environmental guidelines/requirements
• Ability to follow flavour formulations and to compound flavours with speed and accuracy
• Basic ability to prepare flavour delivery systems and assist with product evaluations and sensory tests
• Ability to organize a flavour lab efficiently and keep raw materials and flavour collections up to date

At Givaudan

You contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s 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 divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.