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R&D Developer at International Flavors and Fragrances

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio





Job Description:

Requisition ID :109301


Job Description


Key Responsibilities:

* Creation and development of new products in response to customer requests and adaptation of existing formulas if necessary (support, substitution of raw materials ...)

* Develop blends using products from Flavor and/or Specialty Ingredients (FSI) portfolio.

* Preparing FSI Products demonstrations for customers.

* Knowledge and understanding of the analytical techniques and procedures required for validation of raw materials and products

* Production and process understanding of each FSI site.

* Process development and improvement focusing on quality, reproducibility and yields

* Scale-up for products, transfer of new instructions to the staff, coaching, team work (being in the field), ensuring scale up and 1st production run quality with Production team.

* Raw Material quality evaluation and validation for projects and vendor data review when needed

* Complete projects issued by the Sales team from customer briefs to sample submission in a timely manner. (matching of extracts, formulation, spec. creation, sample development, trial runs, etc.)

* Project Management

Additional Responsibilities:

* Custom work: lab tests, development, adaptation to production tools, cost compliance

* Performing all the analyses required for validation of the processes and new products

* QC and technical support when needed

* Definition of QC parameters for new developments

* Production support for adjustment of products which fail QC and/or analysis.

* Technical support to solve manufacturing problems (deposits, cloudy liquids, raw materials...), lab tests

* Interface with other support groups, e.g. Production, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Purchasing to anticipate FSI customer needs and properly address commercial opportunities in the execution of briefs

* Assist Sourcing of raw materials when needed.

* Definition of required quality including specification of raw material.

The job holder (JH) will also be:

* Employing Consumer Safety, Health & Safety and Environmental Safety principles in all activities.

* Support company EHS procedures, health and safety guidelines. Attend any required training courses as necessary such as DOT/IATA packing, labeling, shipping course.

* Responsible for the handling and control of ingredients and samples: including ordering, logging in, maintaining records, and storage/disposal.

* Running internal product assessment sessions, summarizing and reporting the output.

* Required to be flexible, providing technical support across projects and teams as required.

* Flexible - working in areas beyond those detailed and in line with the business requirements

* Ability to work independently and autonomously with minimal supervision

* Aware of safe product design, patents, competitor products, commercial processes, and project management.

* Keep abreast of latest technical knowledge in terms of flavor ingredients, formulations and processes through networking, interacting with suppliers, study and training


Job Requirements


Key Competencies

* Organized and Methodical

* Accountability & Responsibility

* Practical Creativity

* Drive

* Bias for Action

* Customer Focus

* Concern for rigor and order

* Team Working

* Fluent in English (written and oral), Additional : French or Spanish

Key General Skills

* Project management

* Planning work program

* Time management

* Communication skills, oral and written

* Systematic approach to work load and priorities

* Passion for food/drink

* Health and Safety

* Proficient with Excel, Word, Power Point

* Curious



Minimum Professional Skills

* Relevant qualifications in a scientific/food related area at further education level (degree or similar).

* Food Hygiene knowledge

Minimum Requirements/ Experience if applicable

* Working knowledge of Food Hygiene.

* Experience with lab environment

Travel Requirements

* Occasional travel might be required.




We are IFF. We are the catalyst for discoveries that spark the senses and transform the everyday. International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. is a leading innovator of sensorial experiences that move the world. At the heart of our company, we are fueled by a sense of discovery, constantly asking "what if?" That passion for exploration drives us to co-create unique scents and tastes in fine fragrances and beauty, detergents and household goods, as well as beloved foods and beverages.

Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how we're using Uncommon Sense to challenge expected, champion creators, and do more good for people and planet.






Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati




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