Flavorist trainee

Job Description

Are you passionate about flavor innovation and do you have the desire to collaborate with a global team? 
We are currently seeking a Flavorist Trainee based in Shanghai. The trainee program is known for developing world class, high performing Flavor chemists. It includes academic learning, hands-on assignments and events, which dedicated to nurturing the creativity and expertise of future Flavorists through a comprehensive curriculum that covers the fascinating world of flavor language, cutting-edge technology, creative formulation and design. 

What We Offer:
•    Extensive training and mentorship from industry leading experts across different counties.
•    International assignment.
•    Worldwide network of peers in collaborative study.
•    Opportunity to entering an amazing career that blends art and science, offering lifelong learning, reward, and satisfaction.
•    A creative and collaborate work environment.
 

Main Job Scope:
•    Learn Flavorist School phase curriculum.
•    Support senior flavorists for preparing small experimental samples by closely following recipes developed by the Flavorist and arranging needed tasting.
•    Measure specifications of the flavors.
•    Manage the laboratory’s inventory of flavoring raw materials, ensuring all are stored in correct locations and are within their respective shelf life.

Job Requirements

Required Skills:
 
•    Must have a Fascination for Flavor.
•    Great communication skills including written, verbal, and visual. English required; another language is beneficial.
•    Able to present ideas in a clear and logical manner.
•    Intellectually curious with a creative mind that can think innovatively. 
•    Analytical thinker with an attention to detail
•    Good cognitive retention, able to memorize significant amounts of data.
•    Collaborative with strong team engagement skills
•    Basic project management skills
•    Disciplined and process oriented.
•    High threshold for pressure; manages stress well.

 
Required Experience:
 
•    Minimum - Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or Food Engineering/Technology); a Master’s degree is a plus.
•    0-1 years’ internship experiences in similar job / Flavor industry
•    Must pass IFF's internal Sensory Assessment Exam
 
 
Technical Requirements:
 
•    Be able to organize a lab space.
•    Be able to work using good lab practices.
•    Know how to weight out materials using a balance.
•    Know how to calculate and make basic solutions and dilutions.
•    Know how to handle chemicals with the correct Personal Protective Equipment.
•    Knowledge and experience working with MS office systems.
•    Ability to learn in-house formulation software.

  
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 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…