What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Flavorist Assistant position at Florida Food Products LLC?
JOB TITLE: Creative Assistant
REPORTS TO: Flavorist
JOB SUMMARY: Florida Food Products is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Creative Assistant to join our Flavor Creation & Applications team. This position will support the creation, development, and evaluation of flavor solutions for a variety of food and beverage applications.
Skills, Traits, & Competencies:
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D scientists, product development, marketing, sales and manufacturing
- Safety minded. Consistently works safely and adheres to all safety protocol
- Self-motivated, organized, and follows through to completion
- Clear, concise communication
- Desire to be part of and work in a team environment
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other work-related databases
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Compounding flavors for liquids, emulsions and liquid for spray drying
- Maintain flavor laboratory raw material inventory and other laboratory supplies
- Support the creation and modification of flavor formulations based on customer needs and market trends
- Maintain accurate records of flavor formulations, testing results, and laboratory equipment
- Uploading and maintenance of flavor formulations
- Conduct sensory evaluations and product testing to ensure flavor profiles meet specifications and quality standards
- Work with cross-functional technical team to resolve/replace problematic materials in formulas to maintain flavor profile
- Collaborate with PD&A, sales and marketing to support customer presentations by preparing samples
- Assist with scale-up trials and collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth product transitions from lab to production
- Follow established safety and quality procedures in the R&D lab and manufacturing facilities
- Competence in learning existing computer systems, formulation tools and electronic record keeping tools
Minimum Requirements:
- Science degree (preferably in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field)
- Experience working in a flavor lab or food/beverage R&D environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with lab equipment and safety protocols
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform manual tasks such as weighing ingredients and operating laboratory equipment
- Ability to comfortably lift 20lbs - 35lbs.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance effective on the first of the month following start date
- 10 Days of Vacation
- 9 Paid Company Holidays
- 1 Floating Holiday
- 6 Sick Days
- 401(k)
- Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
