• Evaluates new raw materials and assists QC in organoleptic evaluation of manufactured flavor products.
• Matches flavors using both analytical and sensory tools with resulting sales
• Understands and applies technologies to flavor creation;
• Exhibits independent flavor creation acumen for flavors within the various market product categories i.e. Beverage, confections, bakery, dairy, savory etc.
• Looks to expand understanding of the use of natural and synthetic flavor materials in flavor creation;
• Creates successful profitable flavors without using existing formulations with minimum ingredients that are production suitable.
• Works collaboratively with Applications team to design and develop winning flavor formulations that exceed the expectations of customers.
• Develops custom flavor formulations for specific projects
• Serves as a subject matter expert on raw materials, regulations, spray drying and flavor emulsions.
• Applies a thorough technical understanding of flavor raw materials into the design, quality and stability of flavor systems.
• Develops brand new flavor formulations to enable continued expansion of Takasago’s flavor library / best choice list.
• Works with cross functional teams including sales, purchasing and production to transition flavors from Creation to Production.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for trainees and junior flavorists, at varying experience levels

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.