Adisseo NA · 2 hours ago
Palatability Development Manager/ Flavorist
Hampshire, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAdisseo is a global leader in animal nutrition, committed to sustainable and high-quality solutions. The Palatability Development Manager/Flavorist will focus on developing and optimizing flavor formulations for animal feed, collaborating with various teams to meet market needs and ensure product quality.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Develop and replicate flavors for equine, dairy, swine, and wildlife applications
Modify and optimize existing flavor formulas to improve performance, simplify ingredients, and manage costs
Evaluate raw materials, bases, and finished products — including competitor samples — using analytical tools (e.g., GC-MS)
Apply and test flavors in feed matrices to assess palatability, stability, and shelf life
Conduct sensory evaluations and collaborate with technical and commercial teams on product development
Ensure formulations meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards
Collaborate with other Adisseo flavorists worldwide to share expertise, exchange insights, and align on innovation initiatives
Contribute to global research, innovation, and product improvement projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field
3–5 years of experience in flavor creation, replication, or application (feed, food, or fragrance industry)
Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (GC-MS, GC-FID, etc.)
Strong understanding of chemical profiles and ingredient interactions
Attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving mindset
Excellent organization, communication, and teamwork skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic lab environment
Benefits
Health coverage
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Performance bonuses
Company
Adisseo NA
Adisseo is one of the world's leading experts in feed additives.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase