Job Description

Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods. Analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources. Research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful. Apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products

You are a Flavorist andwish to pioneerundiscoveredworld forIFF

Innovation Re Master Vanilla proposes a dedicatedFlavorist opportunity inand aroundthe Vanilla worldin a Vanilla Innovation Hub Centerlocatedat the origin of this botanical in Madagascar.

You will become the pioneeringFlavorist into the Vanilla World for IFF, exploring and developing all the possibilities at the origin of Vanillaabout existing species and hybridsand around Vanilla flavorsYou will beinvolved inInnovation programs about,creating &having the wider vanilla portfolio in the world, contribute to sustainable vanilla explorations and climate change anticipation.

You’llbe working in closerelationwiththe regional C&D communities and Sales abouttheirspecific projectsinitiated

In parallel and to reinforce yourknowledge of Vanillayou’llbe working and discovering the Vanilla beans world through species and varietiestocomplete,increase your knowledge and apply it for Creation.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Ensuresthe complete driving of aflavor creation using locally developed/created ingredients as well asthe existing ingredients portfolio in theflavoristpanel.
• Drive thedynamicof this unitandassurethe link with the IC&D regional teams
• Be brought in to contribute to food test protocols as they are developed.
• Interactsproactively with teams remotely from your place of activity daily.
• Considersinternational standards as well as internal criteria of the company to be in full alignment with our colleagues and correspondents on other siteslocatedabroad.
• Workswith senior staff inthe creation of flavors.
• Develops creative skillsand knowledge through evaluation of prototypes,ingredientsandtechnologies in flavors.
• Worksclosely with Creation and Sales teams to learn tomodify, duplicate and create successfulflavors.
• Respondsto internal and external customer briefs

What Makes You the Right Fit

• You have completed a Flavorist course and obtained a diploma to exercise your talents using your personal history,cultureand technical knowledge in the field of human food andflavors
• You have a creative and innovative profileregardingthe use of crude and aromatic ingredients in all areas related to the culinary preparation of food, namely dairy products, chocolate products, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), pastry, etc.Good understanding of plant, milk-fermented drink, dry blended beverage, nutritional benefits in protein beverages and agglomerations would be highly regarded
• Good knowledge of food ingredients, including:
• Raw material knowledge, especially hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, protein, flavors, etc.
• Product development (incl. Formulation)
• Understanding of commercial factors that affect product cost and selling price
• English language mastered in everyday life and in all communications
• Development and follow-up of laboratory-scale protocols
• Good networking with different players of 5D process and Regional Ambassadors 
• Good interface & point of contact between Regional Ambassadors and 5D process
• Good familiarity with Microsoft suite apart from Application related IT System or Application.

How Would You Stand Out

• Formulationsofall type of Flavors including modulations

• Access toIFFman&TasteEditor& SAP

• Good understanding of analytical methods for specific delivery systems / technologies

• Knowledge on flavor chemistry, flavor chemistry literature

• Evaluation of raw materials & final products - Vanilla Flavor ID

• Awareness on costing guidelines - CIU

• Legal requirement – Vanilla Legislation, specificity & restrictions

Why Choose us

• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs
• Leader in Floavors

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more