Food Technologist (Flavor Specialist) at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Technologist (Flavor Specialist)

Location: Ogere-Shagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Flavor Specialist is responsible for developing, testing, and improving flavor formulations to meet the company’s product innovation and quality standards.
• This role combines sensory science, chemistry, and creativity to design flavor systems that align with consumer preferences and product requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop new flavors for beverages, confectionery, dairy, snacks, and other food applications.
• Modify existing flavors to enhance taste, reduce cost, or meet regional regulatory standards.
• Conduct sensory evaluation and maintain flavor libraries and sensory data.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production teams to ensure flavor stability and performance during scale-up and manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and flavor regulations (e.g., FDA, EFSA, NAFDAC).
• Stay updated on market trends and raw material innovations in flavor and fragrance industries.
• Manage documentation for flavor formulations, testing results, and batch records.
• Support customers and internal stakeholders with technical flavor solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Flavor Technology.
• 3 - 7 years of experience in flavor development, sensory science, or food R&D.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using lab instruments such as GC-MS and sensory testing tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of natural extracts, essential oils, and synthetic flavor compounds.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruiter2@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidate will be contacted.