The Flavorist Trainee role at IFF is designed to develop future flavor creation experts. Under the guidance of experienced flavorists, trainees learn the art and science of creating flavors, understand flavor chemistry, develop flavor profiles, and conduct sensory evaluations. This position provides foundational training prior to becoming a Flavorist.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn flavor creation techniques, including formulation and sensory evaluation.
- Understand flavor chemistry and ingredient functionality.
- Participate in lab experiments and application testing in Sweet, Savory, and Technical areas.
- Support senior flavorists in creating and refining flavor formulations.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world projects and customer briefs.
- Develop communication and presentation skills for internal and external interactions.
Skills & Competencies
- Clear and accountable communication with effective teamwork skills.
- Confident presence with solid interpersonal and commercial abilities.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
- Perseverance and determination to achieve goals and complete assigned tasks.
- Creative thinking and openness to innovation.
- Curiosity and creativity in flavor development.
- Proactive mindset and strong willingness to learn.
- Solid knowledge of lab safety and chemical processes.
- High technical proficiency and commitment to quality work.
- Sensory acuity and ability to identify flavors accurately.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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