Flavorist Trainee

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Job Summary: An excellent opportunity to launch a career in flavor development, working closely with senior flavorists and participating in real-world projects. Key Highlights: 1. Development of sweet and savory flavors 2. Blended learning program with category rotations 3. Collaboration with cross-functional teams **About Kerry** Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.**About the role** This is a **Flavorist Trainee** position, designed to develop talent in **sweet and savory flavor development**. The selected candidate will participate in a **blended learning program**, rotating between both categories, while performing typical day-to-day tasks of a **Flavorist Assistant**. It is an excellent opportunity to launch a career in flavor development, working closely with senior flavorists and participating in real laboratory projects.**Key responsibilities** * Prepare a wide variety of flavors, including simple blends, extracts, emulsions, and dry blends, to fulfill sample requests and project requirements. * Conduct physical, chemical, and organoleptic tests, as well as flavor analyses. * Collaborate with the analytical team on *flavour matching* projects. * Support the applications team on projects requiring assistance. * Acquire knowledge of regulatory and labeling requirements related to flavors. * Support senior flavorists across various internal and external projects. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage Kerry’s strengths and deliver the best **Taste & Nutrition** experience to customers. * Participate in sensory panels and other development activities. Maintain inventory of laboratory raw materials and supplies. * Continuously study various aspects of flavor development. **Qualifications and skills** * Preferably a degree in Chemistry (Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Chemistry) or related fields. * Degree in Food Science, Life Sciences, or relevant experience in the food/flavor/science industry. * **0–3 years of experience** in: Food Science; Laboratory work. * Olfactory and gustatory skills for sensory evaluation. * Intermediate English (minimum).