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Trainee Flavorist - New Century, KS
At IFF we design the iconic flavors that catch us unaware and transport us to places long forgotten. As a matter of fact, we’ve been doing it for over 125 years. Why not see how far your career passion can take you? Come join the creative and empowered people who work at International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
We are currently seeking a Trainee Flavorist. Candidates will be selected to advance through a comprehensive series of interviews combined with sensory and technical assessments. Our Flavor School is known for developing world class, high performing Flavor chemists. Students will learn from our global team of experts and mentors; they will also develop their international network of peers in collaborative study. This position is the first step on the ladder to an amazing career that blends art and science, offering lifelong learning, reward, and satisfaction.
If you have a passion for flavor, are creative, empowered, and willing to develop expertise, this is an opportunity to join an exciting company for a unique opportunity!
Job Requirements
Required Skills
- Must have a Fascination for Flavor.
- Great communication skills including written, verbal, and visual.
- Able to present ideas in a clear and logical manner.
- Intellectually curious with a creative mind that can think innovatively.
- Analytical thinker with an attention to detail
- Good cognitive retention, able to memorize significant amounts of data.
- Collaborative with strong team engagement skills
- Basic project management skills
- Disciplined and process oriented.
- High threshold for pressure; manages stress well.
- Flexibility to travel & train in different IFF locations throughout the training program.
- Future focused and driven.
- English required; another language is beneficial.
Required Experience
- Minimum - Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or Food Engineering/Technology); a Master’s degree is a plus.
- 0-1 years’ internship experiences in similar job / Flavor industry
- Must pass IFF's internal Sensory Assessment Exam
Business skills
- Be able to work independently, maintaining timelines and meeting deadlines.
- Have a general understanding for the industry and role.
- Must be able to maintain and keep organized notes.
- Must be able to keep a clean workspace.
- Must have excellent attendance.
Technical Requirements
- Be able to organize a lab space.
- Be able to work using good lab practices.
- Know how to weight out materials using a balance.
- Know how to calculate and make basic solutions and dilutions.
- Know how to handle chemicals with the correct Personal Protective Equipment.
- Knowledge and experience working with MS office systems.
- Ability to learn in-house formulation software.
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 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. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more…
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
