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Flavor Samples Technician

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Company Overview 

Brookside Flavor & Ingredients LLC (“BFI”) is a diversified developer, manufacturer, and marketer of food flavorings and ingredient serving both sweet and savory end markets. BFI is headquartered in Addison, IL with another facility in Branchburg, NJ. BFI is a fast-paced company expanding through de novo initiatives, organic growth, and continued acquisition of flavor companies and technologies. 

Position Summary: This position is responsible for supporting the dissemination of innovative flavor solutions by preparing, organizing, and managing flavor samples. This position requires a strong understanding of flavor profiles and a passion for food science, as well as collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and consistency in flavor compounding. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate excellent organizational skills, and have a commitment to quality and excellence in all aspects of work.

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Prepare flavor samples according to specific guidelines and formulas, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  • Maintain an organized inventory of raw materials and library flavor samples, tracking usage and restocking supplies as needed.
  • Accurately document sample preparation processes, results, and any adjustments made during preparation to maintain a comprehensive record.
  • Work closely with R&D scientists, flavorists, and cross-functional teams to support ongoing projects and initiatives, providing samples for testing and formulation.
  • Conduct sensory evaluation and quality checks on flavor samples to ensure they meet company standards and specifications.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and tools used for sample preparation, ensuring they are cleaned and calibrated as necessary.
  • Adhere to safety and regulatory guidelines in the laboratory environment, ensuring a safe workspace for all team members.
  • Provide support in new product development projects by assisting in testing and evaluating flavor formulations as needed.
  • Effectively prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Work on scale up projects for flavor manufacture.
  • Sample data entry in Sage X3 and Product Vision.
  • Uphold and demonstrate stated BFI values with respect to all job responsibilities.
  • Reports any food safety problems to personnel with the authority to initiate actions.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Basic understanding of flavor chemistry and sensory evaluation principles.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise protocols.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency with Office suites, as well as ability & willingness to learn new software applications.
  • Strong and effective communication, organizational & interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a team, in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred Experience:

  • Internship or coursework related to flavor technology or food product development.
  • Familiarity with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.
  • Passion for food and flavor innovation.

Technical:

  • Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, Access, and a comfort level with learning new systems
  • Comfortable with the use of web-based systems
  • Preferred experience in Flavor formula entry in Sage X3 and Product Vision is highly desirable
  • Basic knowledge of flavor formulation techniques and applications.
  • Experience with sensory evaluation methods and statistical analysis.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data management and reporting.

Measures of Performance

All employee’s performance is evaluated by the timely & accurate completion of the assigned job functions listed above, adherence to company policies and procedures, execution of established goals as agreed upon with direct manager during periodic performance reviews, as well as demonstrating attributes in line with the company’s core competencies as is laid out in the employee’s KPIs.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, occasionally bend and move around the facility. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to work with allergens (dairy & food colorings)
  • Work performed in an office environment with ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment
  • Daily trips out to the Production Department where exposed to a manufacturing environment with exposure to odors, fumes, noise and allergens (dairy & food colorings)
  • Non-slip steel toed shoes are required on the Production Floor
  • Hairnets and facial hair nets are required to be worn on the Production Floor
  • Lab coats, uniforms or coveralls are mandatory on the Production Floor

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This position may be assigned to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Additionally, this position is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role-model representing Brookside Flavors and Ingredients leadership and corporate culture.

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