Job Description

#### Role description


We are seeking an experienced beverage and sweet goods Flavour Application Technologist coming from the flavour or food & beverage industry to join our R&D team and work closely with the Head of the department to develop new food and beverage formulations (sweet goods, dairy, and beverage categories). We are seeking a knowledgeable, hard-working, and creative individual eager to grow with us and help build solid foundations for our new venture.

#### Your Mission

• With your expertise in flavour application in sweet goods and beverages, you will work in close partnership with our R&D department to:
• Finalize the set-up of the application lab by sourcing necessary equipment and raw materials (additives, ingredients, etc.).
• Full responsibility for the recipe software, ensuring the recipes are available for use and sampling, up-to-date, and compliant to local regulations (quarterly check).
• Review existing internal protocols and establish new ones, as needed, to define processes and quality standard for the application department.
• Act as the internal technical expert for applications and provide advice for key categories and markets.
• Formulate, match, and evaluate market products, customer targets, and prototype samples.
• Work closely with the technical project team and lead the application portion of customer projects by developing targeted concepts.
• Create innovative and exciting concepts for our clients.
• Keep ahead of market, regulatory, and customer trends to support with the development of the portfolio for the AMEA regions.
• Monitor and update products' quality and stability.
• Conduct internal sensory evaluation in close partnership with the flavour development team.
• Prepare and conduct internal workshops and trainings on applications within our segments, additives, ingredients, best practices, and more.
• Build and manage the Flavour Application team in the future.

#### Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Food Science or Chemistry.
• Over 8 years of professional experience working in R&D and application for the flavour or food & beverage industry.
• Specialist in technical development for sweet goods, dairy, and beverages.
• Ability to work independently, take responsibility for developments, and produce quality output.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of food technology, food science, and food processing.
• Must keep ahead of market trends (products, flavours, technology).
• Knowledge and understanding of local and regional regulations and preferences.
• Proficient O365 and computer literate.
• Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and organization.
• Fluency in English is necessary, any other language is an asset.

#### Our Process

• Initial call to align expectations
• MS Teams Interview with the hiring manager
• Onsite interview and task presentation with the specialist department

#### Contact


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

#### About us


At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.