Flavorist Trainee

Job Summary

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

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

The role is based in Biopolis, Singapore (onsite). Be part of an agile, collaborative, and strategic team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Participate in the Flavorist School curriculum and training modules.
• Assist senior flavorists in preparing experimental flavor samples by following established recipes.
• Organize and conduct tasting sessions for flavor evaluations.
• Accurately measure and document flavor specifications and sample details.
• Maintain and monitor inventory of flavoring raw materials in the laboratory.
• Ensure proper storage of materials and compliance with shelf-life requirements.
• Support daily lab operations and uphold safety and quality standards.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Science (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or Food Technology)
• At least 1 year of internship experience in the Flavor industry or similar role.
• Knowledge in lab practices, and housekeeping
• Good understanding of MS Office tools, SAP, and VLOOKUP etc.
• Effective communicate skills across all levels of the organization.
• Committed to complete the Flavorist School training program
• Possess good olfactory and gustatory capability

How Would You Stand Out?

• Proficiency in English and local languages are huge advantage.
• Solutions-oriented and performs well under pressure.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

Why Choose Us?

• International assignments for global career exposure.
• Structured onboarding and training programs.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

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.

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