Beverage Applications Scientist II

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Job Purpose
Conduct flavor application (Alcohol Beverage Applications) and provide technical expertise to drive operational excellence and establish successful cooperation with customers, according to business goals and EH&S policies.

Core Responsibilities
Flavor Application
•    Execute daily brief-related tasks and apply knowledge during the flavor selection, evaluation and application development
•    Lead evaluations of flavors in food applications for briefs, research projects and portfolio evaluations
•    Select optimal flavors for projects according to specified requirements (i.e. customer, regulatory, legislation, cost) and suggest improvements for the most common applications
•    Identify appropriate flavor delivery systems and technologies for customer projects in specific applications
 
Knowledge sharing & expertise
•    Serve as technical expert and advisor to marketing, sales, flavor creation, and customers for specific applications
•    Coach, train, and motivate technicians and technologists
•    Establish and maintain effective relationships with a limited number of customers; able to gain their trust and respect
 
Data maintenance
•    Actively maintain the flavor performance data for the flavor portfolio through evaluation in finished product and capture of profiles 
 
Environmental Health & Safety
•    Maintain a safe, clean and organized lab environment in accordance with EH&S policies and hold others accountable for following these guidelines 

Academic Background
•    Polytechnic or B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or
•    Master's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or
•    Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology 

Professional experience
•    Polytechnic or B.S.: minimum 7 - 9 years of experience in a food applications lab, production, or related area (preferred)
•    Master's Degree: minimum 4 - 6 years of experience in a food applications lab, production, or related area (preferred)
•    Ph.D.: minimum 2 - 3 years of experience in a food applications lab, production, or related area (preferred) 

Technical Skills
•    Understanding of most food applications, ingredients, and processes with practical experience in customers* food manufacturing environment
•    Basic understanding of many of the flavor reactions/interactions in common food products and the ability to recommend flavor modifications based on performance
•    Project management skills with the complete ability to lead large development projects
•    Ability to lead projects for customers including customer visits.
•    Expert technical problem solving skills in specific applications and basic skills in multiple applications areas
•    Ability to translate market trends into innovative products for key customers
•    Ability to supervise and manage technicians and technologists 

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.