Flavourist

Job Responsibilities:

. Create new profiles in line with regional taste, needs and preferences

. Interact with key customers regionally in order to understand their requirements

. Lead technical laboratories (compounding & GCMS)

. Liaise directly with R&D France on relevant project work

. Support the introduction of new materials in the Singapore creative portfolio

. Support the scale up of new formulations and production

. Proactively works on new molecules, and other specific areas of improvement

. Able to mentor others within the organisation - trainee and associate flavourists

. Be involved with external stakeholders - industry bodies, flavourist associations, etc.

. Be connected regionally in sharing knowledge, teamwork and strategic partnerships

Required Skills:

. Subject matter expert in raw materials and flavour creation techniques

. Minimum 5 years of experience within industry

. Posses self-interest in attaining knowledge in the area of flavour chemistry and flavour creation

. Effective team player with excellent communication skills

. Posses management and organisational skills

. Able to efficiently solve issues at hand

. Posses strong sense of palatable taste, especially in the discrimination and articulation of ingredients, flavours and applications

Key Competencies:

. Able to adapt effectively with change

. Able to decide and act on issues at hand

. Able to seek input and opinions from colleagues and other stakeholders

. Able to propose and provide accurate solutions and suggestions

. Able to inspire and build confidence of others to achieve targets

Academic Qualifications

Minimum entry level is a science degree (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences etc.)

Preferable a Master degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Food Engineering and/or Chemistry Engineering