What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist position at Robertet, Inc.?
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Robertet is the world's leading source of natural, sustainable, and organic ingredients and is one of the oldest fragrance and flavor companies in the world. Robertet is a world-renowned innovator in scent and taste with a global reach represented in over 50 countries, 14 manufacturing sites on 3 continents, 3 R&D innovation centers and 12 creative centers.
Robertet is the only fragrance, flavor and ingredient company fully integrated at each step of the creation process, from the source ingredient to the final fragrance and flavor. Founded in 1850 in Grasse, France, Robertet continues to be privately owned and managed by the fourth generation of family members. With a passion for and unparalleled understanding of naturals, together with boundless creativity and market insight, allows Robertet to provide their customers with world-class innovation in scent and taste.
SUMMARY:
The Scientist position conducts research, develops, and troubleshoots flavor systems, and the ingredients and technologies necessary to create them.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create new flavor ingredients utilizing chemistry and reaction knowledge.
- Create new delivery systems that provide Robertet with technological advances for our customers.
- Develop, scale up, and problem solve the new systems, working with all areas of the company to insure the new products can be successfully produced and demonstrated to Robertet Customers.
- Explore new ingredients and technologies as possible avenues for delivery systems with Robertet personnel and external sources.
- As needed Problem solve with Quality Control and Operations teams when there are production problems.
COMPETENCIES:
- Scientific and practical knowledge on the use of various techniques as alternate flavor delivery systems.
- Ability to interact with scientists both internally and externally to transfer knowledge to products which can be produced by Robertet.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Degree in Food Science or Equivalent Field
- Experience in emulsion, spray dry, and other related controlled-release technologies.
Preferred:
- PhD in Food Science or Equivalent Field
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Lab environment with mild noise.
- Mild odors from chemicals/ compounds
- Plant environment as needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Lifting no more than 50 lbs.
- Frequent work in pilot plant environments with loud noise and high humidity.
- Occasional working in a Production environment, with elevated temperatures, loud noises, and high humidity
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in order to perform the Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the position so long as it does not impose significant difficulty or expense on the company.
