Summary of Position

The Flavor Compounder supports our Flavorists with daily functions by compounding and batching flavor formulas; testing and analyzing the flavors; maintaining flavor lab inventory of raw materials, ensuring supplies are available and that lab is well-maintained, clean, and presentable. 

Essential Job Duties

• Assist Flavorists as needed. 
• Precisely follow flavor formula batch instructions to compound and batch flavors (6 flavors / flavor base oils per day).
• Gather analytical information, including specific gravity and flashpoints of flavors.
• Maintain inventory and ensure that flavor ingredients and raw materials are within shelf life.
• Operate and maintain lab and pilot plant equipment – homogenizer, spray drier, ribbon blender, as needed.
• Check and restock flavor lab supply of raw materials, including but not limited to pipettes, solvents, and lab supplies as needed.
• Prepare stock solutions: (syrup bases, citric acid solution, sodium benzoate solution, chemical dilutions, etc.) 
• Prepare flavor samples to be shipped to the customer. 
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized work environment and follow good manufacturing practices. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. 
• This role does not include supervisory or management responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A team player with a strong work ethic who is willing to do what it takes to support the development and launch of new products on tight timelines in a fast-paced environment. 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the lab.
• Attention to detail and ability to accurately follow batching instructions.
• Constantly in an upright position for around 6 hours a day and frequently moves about the laboratory and office spaces.

• May occasionally need to move, lift, or transport containers of ingredients weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

• This position requires the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, including but not limited to lab coats, safety glasses, gloves, face masks, respirators, ear protection, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a compounder in a flavor or pharmaceutical lab is preferred.

• Experience working with food and beverage processing equipment is a plus.
• Experience working in the food or beverage industry is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Office, and PowerPoint
• Must understand material and equipment hazards and perform duties in a safe manner utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time laboratory position.
• This position requires the handling of food grade chemicals and ingredients for food and beverage with strong odors.
• Typical office setting for most desk work and paperwork including use of standard office equipment.
• Typical food/beverage laboratory and pilot plant setting for all hands-on development work including the use of standard laboratory equipment.
• Exposure to food and beverage product tastings which may include allergens.