Senior Flavourist

Kerry Group•Clark, NJ

22d•$140

About The Position

The Senior Flavourist position is a key role that will develop commercially successful flavors as based on customer projects and portfolio needs. This individual with interact successfully with regional and global creative teams and implement innovative citrus technologies strategic for citrus growth. Proactively drive flavour innovation and technology in citrus and support major customers when and where needed.

Requirements

Four Year Degree/ (BS/BA in biological or chemical science preferred)
Minimum of 10 years experience in flavor industry creative function (entry level through Flavorist).
Completed qualifying Flavorist training Program and/or proven track record at equivalent level with competitor.
Certified Member of the Flavor Chemist Society with proven track record at equivalent level with competitor
Fluent in English. Additional languages highly desirable.
Excellent communication, computer and math skills.
Extensive experience and knowledge of the food and beverage industry, specifically if experience is within a flavour house or deep knowledge of Yeast extract, Fermentation technologies.

Responsibilities

Develop commercially successful flavors as based on customer projects and portfolio needs. Work closely with application team to develop successful products.
Work with customers while supporting sales and marketing to ensure the successful development of new flavour business utilizing citrus technology.
Provide support to other flavorist in region with citrus projects especially as an internal resource in the use of basic raw materials and provide an understanding of material functionality
Maintain relationships with global contacts and visit global citrus center quarterly.
Maintain contact with R&D personnel Lakeland to keep appraised of new technology and developments within the flavor group.