Flavorist – Sweet & Beverage at dsm-firmenich – Apply Now!

🌟 Flavorist – Sweet & Beverage Division at dsm-firmenich (Midrand) – Apply Now!

Are you ready to blend creativity with science and craft flavors that captivate consumers worldwide? Join dsm-firmenich, a global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty, as a Flavorist in the Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) division, located in Midrand, South Africa.

This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to work on innovative Sweet Goods and Beverage (SW & BEV) flavor solutions that go beyond taste. If you’re passionate about food science, flavor chemistry, and creating consumer-centric products, this role is for you!

🌱 What You’ll Be Doing:

• Create local and regional flavors tailored to customer needs, project wins, and benchmarking goals.

• Translate client briefs into impactful flavor compositions, aligning with quality, pricing, and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with the Application and Industrialization Teams to ensure feasibility and scalability of new developments.

• Continuously innovate using a comprehensive flavor creation palette, evaluating new raw materials and incorporating them into local offerings.

• Provide technical expertise on sugar/salt/umami reduction, mouthfeel enhancement, and masking tools.

• Stay updated on flavor matrix interactions, food processing, and market trends to maintain a competitive edge.

🧠 What You Bring:

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.

• 5–7 years of flavor creation experience, preferably in sweet and beverage applications.

• Trained in flavor science through a recognized flavor house or academic institution.

• Strong background in analytical techniques, raw material evaluation, and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to juggle multiple projects with precision and meet deadlines effectively.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to travel occasionally and collaborate across global teams.

• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

🌍 What We Offer:

• A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive workplace where authenticity is celebrated.

• Collaboration with top-tier clients and global brands.

• Recognition and advancement opportunities for innovative thinkers.

• A strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

• The chance to help shape the future of flavor and nutrition.

💼 Work Environment:

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Location: On-site – Midrand, South Africa

• Job ID: 75405

🚀 Ready to Blend Science with Innovation?

Be a part of something bigger at dsm-firmenich, where your expertise can make a real impact on billions of lives through science-backed flavor innovation.

Click Apply Now to take your flavor career to the next level.

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📄 CV TIPS for This Role:

• Highlight your technical expertise in food chemistry or food science, especially experience with beverage or sweet applications.

• Emphasize your hands-on experience with flavor formulation, raw material evaluation, and application processes.

• Mention any global collaborations or customer projects you’ve contributed to.

• Showcase your analytical thinking, creativity, and ability to meet tight project deadlines.

• Include certifications or training from recognized flavor houses or institutions.

🔗 Company Website:
https://www.dsm-firmenich.com