Technologist, Flavor Applications
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Location: Palisades, NY 10964
Description:
Job Summary:
Essential Job Functions:
Educational Qualifications:
Food science degree and/or related degree in a technical field. B.S required, M.S preferred.
Experience:
5-10 years in the Flavor or Food Industry. Some experience in leading small teams and mentoring Junior employees preferred.
The equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
Competencies:
Good written and verbal communication skills. Must be computer literate with knowledge of common business software program. Acute sense of smell and taste. Presentation and communication skills.
Physical Demands:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines which includes a computer, printer, typewriter, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, telephone, laboratory equipment, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may handle hazardous chemicals in the laboratory. The employee will be required to wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, and lab coat. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Physical demands vary from sedentary to moderately active work to include standing, walking, and reaching for prolonged periods of time, not to exceed 8 hours for any given activity.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compliance with all legal and other obligations of Takasago International Corporation (U.S.A.) EH&S policies, procedures, protocols is applicable to all work tasks performed. Consistent application of "ISO 14001 Environment Management System" and " ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System" standards applicable to employee's responsibilities is also required.
"Must follow all GMP, HACCP and Food Safety rules and standards."
- To provide application support to the Applications Team. This includes preparation and presentation of existing and new products incorporating Takasago flavors to other members of the Flavor Division, as well as directly or indirectly to clients.
- To engage in and support application product development. Utilize existing and new ingredients, processes and concepts to demonstrate Takasago flavors and technologies and maximize sales potential.
- Process customer sample requests that require application of using existing and new flavors, in a timely manner. This includes working on prioritized projects first and within the agreed upon deadline.
- Assist flavorists in the flavor application and evaluation of new and existing flavors.
- Participate in customer and affiliate events to develop new consumer products and concepts.
- Keep records and establish standard operation procedures for relevant tasks at hand. Assure safe and sanitary working environment and processes.
- Follow safety policies and procedures.
- Keep up-to-date on latest developments in food and bakery technology.
- Effective communication skills, technical aptitude and strong interpersonal skills.
Essential Job Functions:
- Build experience in leading small groups and teams, offer a strong sense of direction, collaboration and facilitation skills to obtain clearly defined results.
- Lead the management of the Best Choice List for the group, facilitate setting up flavors and tastings, make suggestions for selection and data management.
- Provide guidance and inspiration for junior colleagues. Provide learning experiences and share knowledge.
- Design customer and brand specific tasting mediums for flavor and technology evaluation.
- Create on trend food concepts to showcase cutting edge ideas containing flavors and technologies with the industrialization/commercialization process in mind.
- Interact with marketing, consumer insights, flavor, sensory and others to achieve desired results and goals.
- Facilitate and trouble shoot project management to keep tasks on time and completed as defined. Assume responsibility for organizing and leading interactions for presenting application samples and market products.
- Organize technical presentations to customers, at conventions and trade shows and attend those functions as deemed necessary.
- Conduct stability testing of flavors alone, and in finished consumer products.
Educational Qualifications:
Food science degree and/or related degree in a technical field. B.S required, M.S preferred.
Experience:
5-10 years in the Flavor or Food Industry. Some experience in leading small teams and mentoring Junior employees preferred.
The equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
Competencies:
Good written and verbal communication skills. Must be computer literate with knowledge of common business software program. Acute sense of smell and taste. Presentation and communication skills.
Physical Demands:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines which includes a computer, printer, typewriter, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, telephone, laboratory equipment, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may handle hazardous chemicals in the laboratory. The employee will be required to wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, and lab coat. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Physical demands vary from sedentary to moderately active work to include standing, walking, and reaching for prolonged periods of time, not to exceed 8 hours for any given activity.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compliance with all legal and other obligations of Takasago International Corporation (U.S.A.) EH&S policies, procedures, protocols is applicable to all work tasks performed. Consistent application of "ISO 14001 Environment Management System" and " ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System" standards applicable to employee's responsibilities is also required.
"Must follow all GMP, HACCP and Food Safety rules and standards."