Intermediate Flavorist

Position Summary: This position creates e-liquid flavor solutions in alignment with the goals and objectives of the Client and R&D department.

Your Role/Main Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of using basic flavors in the development of new e-liquid formulas.
• Work closely with internal groups to develop successful flavors.
• Continuously optimize existing formulas to ensure competitiveness and success in the market.
• Develop or optimize e-liquid formulas according to client requirements to eEnsure the quality of-liquid developments in terms of commercial viability, stability, regulatory compliance,manufacturing processes, sustainability, and product safety.
• Provide professional insights into the use of basic raw materials and flavor innovations, especially local American flavor preferences, turning the latest trends into positive creative concepts that drive the advancement of our flavor solutions.
• Monitor and be responsible for the use and surplus of flavors and R&D materials on a daily basis and inform the assistant staff to replenish R&D materials in time.
• Work closely with internal groups to develop successful flavors.
• Continuously optimize existing formulas to ensure competitiveness and success in the market.

• Deliver new innovative e-liquid proposals and constantly improve raw material know-how to translate the latest trends into proactive creation concepts.

• Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Procurement, and other departments involved in a project to develop products and share knowledge in the areas of flavor development, flavor compounding,and basic laboratory procedures, ultimately ensuring the successful development of new flavors.
• Function as an internal resource in the use of basic raw materials and provide an understanding of material functionality.
• Lead proactive technical initiatives to advance our flavor solutions within the R&D department.Prepare e-liquid samples as requested by customers.
• Oversee and take responsibility for flavors while resolving and troubleshooting any technical issues.
• Perform physical testing to obtain assessment reports in order to meet quality control standards.
• Monitor the use and surplus of flavors on a daily basis and inform the assistant staff to replenish flavors in time

• Travel to other divisions in China and other regions if necessary

About You/Candidate Profile:

• If you have no experience as a flavorist, you need to be willing to join the e-cigarette industry and accept vape at work, we will provide a period of at least 3 months of smoking training in LA orShenzhen, China headquarters after your entry.
• Preference will be given to candidates withYou will be preferred if you have experience in flavor development or formulation, such as an intermediate level understanding of essential oils, plant extracts, and specialty aroma ingredients and their application in e-liquid development, an understanding of U.S. and international flavor regulations.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a solid technical background, bachelor's degree in food science, food engineering, chemical engineering or related experience.
• A strong technical background is required with a minimum of a B.S. degree in Food Science, FoodEngineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in flavor development or formulation with knowledge of U.S.and international flavor regulations is required for success.
• Understanding of consumer research and insights, marketing, and commercial functions to support effective cross-functional teamwork on innovation projects, using trend and competitor awareness to work on project briefs.
• Intermediate understanding of essential oils, botanical extracts, and specialty aromatic ingredients and their use in flavor development is required.
• Excellent vaping skills with ability to understand how to adjust a flavor formulation as needed for flavor modifications.
• Ability to work accurately, quickly, and with good laboratory practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple projects as necessary, and address technical flavor issues related to finished products.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken Chinese is preferred.
• Working knowledge of IT systems such as MS Office is essential.

Our Offer:Become part of our open and transparent culture to seize the opportunity to thrive and develop inspiring experiences with us. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• vapor flavor: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ontario, CA (Required)

Work Location: In person