Seasoning Creator
Givaudan · Istanbul
Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
Seasoning Creator - Your future position?
Purpose
- To lead and execute product development projects of moderate complexity, creating and optimizing SEASONING blends while ensuring alignment with customer and segment requirements.
- The role acts as a technical point of contact for the category, contributes to process improvement within the creation function, and supports the development of junior creators through guidance and coaching.
Core Responsibilities
- Manage assigned creation projects from brief interpretation to prototype delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and documentation standards are met.
- Independently formulate and evaluate blends, seasonings and/or solutions, selecting appropriate raw materials to deliver desired SEASONING performance across applications.
- Guide junior creators and trainees on formulation techniques, documentation, and laboratory best practices; provide input to performance and development discussions.
- Identify and drive opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement in formulation, data management, and sample preparation workflows.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Applications, Evaluation, Marketing, Supply Chain) to ensure technical feasibility and smooth project execution.
- Support the development and implementation of new tools and methodologies that improve productivity and foster innovation.
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards in the laboratory environment.
- Act as the technical contact for resolving complex formulation or raw material issues within assigned area.
You?
Technical Skills
- Excellent process and technical knowledge of SEASONING creation, formulation, and sensory assessment; familiarity with related disciplines such as culinary applications and raw material technology.
- Proven capability to perform complex creation duties and propose creative solutions aligned with cost, quality, and stability objectives.
- Ability to identify process improvements and implement best practices beyond the immediate work area.
- Strong documentation, data‑tracking, and project management proficiency.
Academic Background
- Polytechnic or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 6 years of experience in product development.
Our Benefits:
- Health Insurance and Family Coverage
- Pension Savings Plan
- Life and Travel Insurance
- Meal Allowance
- Transportation Allowance
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.
Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.