Role description
We are looking for a Flavorist with proven expertise in food & beverage flavour development to join the expanding R&D team in Hamburg. We seek a knowledgeable, determined, and creative individual eager to drive growth and build winning flavours.
Minimum Qualifications
* 5 to 9 years of professional experience as a flavorist in the food & beverage industry or related industries.
* Experience as a beverage flavorist working with emulsions or compounds is a plus.
* Strong sensory and expert-level tasting skills.
* Knowledgeable about relevant natural and synthetic raw materials.
* Basic understanding of food and beverage applications, with a good grasp of flavour performance and product improvement.
* Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.
Why you'll love working here
* Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies.
* Flexible working hours and home office options.
* Up to 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries.
* 30 days paid vacation annually.
* Competitive salary bands fostering a fair corporate culture.
* Monthly allowance of €50 for BAV.
* Annual 360° feedback and clear promotion criteria with an individual career path.
* Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth.
* Regular events such as summer and Christmas parties.
* Team dinners or activities twice a year.
* Free parking outside the office.
* Perks include JobRad, subsidized lunch, subsidy for Deutschlandticket, free language courses, and gym memberships.
* Office amenities like fresh fruit, free drinks, and snacks.
Contact
Our Process
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree in Food Chemistry/Science, Chemistry, or Biochemistry.
* Experience working directly with customers.
* Ability to analyze data from chromatography (e.g., GC-MS) and other tools for flavour creation.
* High creativity and initiative.
* Knowledge of local and regional regulations.
* Sense of responsibility, reliability, and organization.
Your Mission
Flavour Creation:
* Develop internal products to expand our portfolio and achieve product-market fit.
* Create winning flavours based on market products using innovative technologies and data analysis.
* Adapt existing flavours for different markets, price points, applications, and regulations.
* Participate in customer success initiatives, innovation days, and collaborate with sales to identify flavour gaps and enhance our portfolio.
Internal R&D Processes:
* Participate in sensory panels for flavours, raw materials, and applications.
* Collaborate across departments to develop our sensory assessment platform.
* Support raw material evaluation to expand our internal library.
* Analyze analytical data for flavour development.
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