Flavorist - Trainee

A rare opportunity to join and learn from the UK’s tastiest Flavor House

The role supports the flavorist and sampling teams in a broad variety of functions including preparing emulsions and compounding liquid and powdered flavors.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Compound accurately a broad range of flavors including emulsions, liquid mixtures and spray dried flavors from formulations provided by a flavorist

Operate a pilot scale spray dryer

Conduct physical, chemical and organoleptic testing; making oral and written observations and judgments on process and outcome to provide feedback to flavorist

Maintain a safe and professional laboratory environment

Maintain current raw material inventory and flavor retention libraries

Maintain a specific sample library; liaising with production to obtain materials

Utilise good communication skills, both written and oral; enters and maintains accurate and thorough records as required

Care for equipment and arranges for repair/replacement if necessary.

Participate in formal Sensory panels as well as day to day organoleptic evaluations and screenings of flavors.

Perform other duties as assigned to support needs of business.

May initiate PO for raw materials, equipment or parts.

**SKILLS & ABILITIES**:
Good ability in general lab techniques

Good computer skills (MS Office, ERP)

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Problem solving to achieve goals

Ability to follow procedures when sampling from production (Raw materials and final product)

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:
A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Food Science/Technology is preferred with experience in the flavour or food industry, an advantage. Good people and communication skills, with written and oral English a must, along with ability to work within short time-frames, stay focused under pressure.

**About us**:
Sensient Flavors & Extracts Group develops, manufactures and distributes flavor and fragrance systems that are found in thousands of consumer products worldwide. The company's specialty systems are essential components of food, beverage, household and personal care products. Sensient's value-added flavors and fragrances enable our customers to excel in highly competitive global markets. The Flavors & Extracts Group is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

**ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION**:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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