The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Control Specialist to join a Flavour team.
This role ensures the consistent quality, compliance, and integrity of our flavour products through analytical, sensory, and quality control checks.
You'll play a key role in maintaining standards, supporting regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that keep us at the forefront of flavour innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct analytical, sensory (taste and olfactory), and visual quality checks on flavour products.
* Approve or reject products based on evaluation results and record findings in our systems.
* Maintain and update analysis methods, specifications, and work instructions.
* Investigate non-conformities, deviations, and equipment issues, contributing to corrective actions.
* Perform daily calibrations and routine equipment maintenance.
* Ensure all processes adhere to procedures, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
* Contribute ideas for continuous improvement to ensure products are dispatched right first time.
* Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and support smooth departmental operations.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
* A degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
* 5+ years' experience as a Flavourist, with strong exposure to sweet and Southeast Asian flavours.
* Proven expertise in sensory evaluation (taste and olfactory).
* Strong technical knowledge of food chemistry and flavour creation.
* Experience with physicochemical analyses such as density, refractive index, and GC.
* Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively.
* Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with a collaborative mindset.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain findings clearly.
* Commitment to safety (OH&S principles) and safe handling of chemical substances.
* A proactive, positive, and flexible attitude, with a passion for food science and continuous learning.
Other Requirements
* A valid driver's licence.