- Flavorist (Flavor Chemist)
Location:
- Durham (or surrounding NC operations)
Salary:
- $80,000 - $110,000 (based on experience)
Employment Type:
- Full-Time
- Position Summary
- Our client is seeking an experienced Flavorist to develop, match, and optimize flavor systems across a variety of food and beverage applications. This role partners closely with R D, applications, and commercial teams to create innovative, high-quality flavor solutions that meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Key Responsibilities
- + Develop and formulate flavor profiles for food and beverage applications (e.
g., beverages, dairy, bakery, confectionery) + Match existing flavors and optimize formulations for performance, cost, and scalability + Evaluate raw materials and maintain a strong working knowledge of flavor ingredients and technologies + Collaborate with applications, sales, and customers to deliver tailored flavor solutions + Support scale-up from bench to production, ensuring consistency and quality + Maintain accurate formulation records and documentation within internal systems + Ensure all formulations meet regulatory, safety, and labeling requirements + Participate in sensory evaluation and provide technical guidance on flavor performance
- Qualifications
- + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred) + 5+ years of experience as a Flavorist or Associate Flavorist in the flavor industry + Proven ability to formulate and match flavors across multiple applications + Strong knowledge of raw materials, flavor chemistry, and industry regulations + Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment + Excellent sensory evaluation and problem-solving skills •Skills & Competencies•+ Flavor creation and matching expertise + Strong analytical and formulation skills + High attention to detail and documentation accuracy + Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines + Effective cross-functional communication •Work Environment•+ Laboratory and pilot plant setting + Exposure to flavor raw materials and food production environments + Occasional travel to customer sites as needed As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.
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