Together with its Japanese headquarter, TAKASAGO Europe GmbH is one of the world's leading producers of flavors. The business of the TAKASAGO Europe GmbH primarily extends to external customers from the food industry. Sales focus on Europe, Africa and the Middle East. TAKASAGO Europe GmbH currently employs around 430 people. European production, research, development and sales are based in Zülpich. Development of new flavors in lines with customer projects and proactive projects Responsible with guidance of senior flavorist for the assigned tasks regarding adherence to briefing guidelines considering specified costs, legislation and deadlines to be kept Matching of competitor’s flavors Optimizing and adjustment of existing flavors for special applications Evaluation and utilization of analytical results including chromatography & sensory analyses Evaluation and introduction of new raw materials Handling of projects with guidance of senior flavorist in close cooperation with Application, Sensory, Marketing, Sales and other specific departments Support of production regarding the implementation of flavors from laboratory measure into production measure Master degree of Science in Chemistry, Food Science/Food Technology or comparable education Background in food science and/or flavors Training or experience in flavor development will be a plus Fluent language skills in English and good level in German would be appreciated Good teamwork / team player Appreciates to work in an international environment Good communication skills Exciting tasks in an innovative and expanding company Continuous development 30 days of vacation per year Flexible working hours Applications from severely disabled persons or persons with equivalent status are expressly welcome.