Flavorist (Savory)

About the Company We are partnering with a global leader in food innovation and bio-ingredients. Based in their Singapore innovation hub, the organization helps major APAC food manufacturers create cutting-edge, cleaner-label, and better-tasting products. About the Job As a Savory Flavorist, you will spearhead the creation and optimization of savory flavor systems and taste modulation solutions tailored for the APAC market across snacks, sauces, soups, and plant-based applications. • Flavor Creation: Design innovative savory and reaction flavors using a proprietary portfolio of umami ingredients and taste enhancers. • Testing & Validation: Conduct rigorous sensory evaluations, benchmarking, and stability testing to ensure product quality. • Commercial Support: Partner with Sales and Marketing on client projects, technical presentations, and customer workshops. • Compliance & Admin: Maintain accurate formulation records and ensure all products meet global and regional regulatory/food safety standards. About the Team/Manager You will join a highly collaborative regional R&D team, working side-by-side with Technical Application Scientists to validate flavor performance in finished foods. Operating in a cross-functional environment with Sales, Marketing, and Regulatory teams, this role offers high visibility and direct influence over the company's regional business growth. Skills/Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field. • Minimum 5 years of flavor creation experience (after apprenticeship and traineeship), focused on savory food applications. • Deep understanding of flavor chemistry, processing reactions and taste modulators. • Exceptional sensory evaluation capabilities and strong taste/smell acuity. To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Florence Pang via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-pang-14742515a/ or email at florence.pang@randstad.com.sg (EA: 94C3609/ R25139901)