What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flavor Technician position at Givaudan?
Job Purpose
Follow established procedures and guidelines to prepare seasoning samples and take part in seasoning evaluations and testing, in order support effective application process, according to business goals and EH&S policies.
Core Responsibilities
Seasoning Preparation & Evaluation
- Prepare seasoning samples as requested for customer briefs, applications needs, technology performance assessment, QC standards, physical testing, etc.
- Act as the main point of contact to provide timely seasoning samples for other labs and functions within Givaudan
- Maintain all required formula records and brief documentation in company database software (Athena, Atlas, Lot Number records, etc.)
- Maintain organized and updated stock of raw materials in the Laboratory
- Maintain organized collection of seasonings in the lab for immediate response to briefs and applications requests
- Assist in applying seasonings to food products when assigned
- Participate in the evaluation of seasonings in food products and provide seasoning performance feedback
Environmental Health & Safety
- Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment in accordance with EH&S policies and good laboratory practices
Academic Background
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology
minimum 1-5 years of experience in a lab, production or related area Polytechnic or Bachelor's Degree: minimum 0-2 years of experience in a food applications lab, production or related area
Technical Skills
Communicates clearly in written and verbal form
Demonstrates proficiency in using common PC applications
Basic understanding of research documentation protocol
Basic knowledge of lab equipment and handling chemicals used to perform lab functions
Basic knowledge of Givaudan safety, hygiene, and environmental guidelines/requirements
Ability to follow seasoning formulations and to blend seasonings with speed and accuracy
Ability to organize a seasoning lab efficiently and keep raw materials and seasoning collections up to date
Benefits
Medical Dental Vision
401K
Yearly Bonus
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Salary : $49
