Flavorist - Savory

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

About the role

As the recognized leader in popular savory flavor icons, such as beef and chicken, we go to great lengths to create authentic flavors to suit the diversity of international palates. We address the nutritional concerns of today's consumer, creating balance and putting back flavor, where needed, to meet consumer preferences. From salt reduction, umami, richness, and freshness, we offer healthier savory options. These options include culinary and vegetable inclusions, rich colors, antioxidants, and natural preservatives.

You will report to a Principal Flavorist as a Savory Flavorist on our Commercial Team. This team is located in either our Cranbury, New Jersey, or Cincinnati, Ohio, office.

Responsibilities

• Create new flavor creations or modify existing formulations to meet project requirements, internal testing needs, or new technology development for selected flavor types.
• Embrace creativity and innovation with complete ownership of created flavors.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal partners across all functional areas.
• Coach, train, mentor, and manage flavor assistants.
• Coordinate participation of other technical functions to learn about all areas of the company, including analytical chemistry, sensory, consumer understanding, regulatory, flavor delivery, and manufacturing.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab environment by observing EH&S policies.
• Manage projects and provide flavors that meet all defined project needs.
• Lead customer visits for flavor creation and product presentations.
• Serve as the technical expert to resolve flavor production issues and customer expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related area.
• Flavorist training in an industry-accepted program with 2+ years of experience as a savory flavorist.
• Experience with savory process/reaction processing background.

Pay

The established target salary range for this position is $135,000–$155,000. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications. An annual bonus is also included.

Benefits

• Major Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
• Family Leave.
• High matching 401k.

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. Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world.