Flavorist

The Flavorist plays a crucial role in supporting the Research & Development, Quality Control, and Production departments by creating and producing finished flavors. This position also provides organoleptic support to Quality Control and applies flavors to finished products.

Responsibilities

• Possess a strong understanding of FEMA materials.
• Create a multitude of different flavor profiles.
• Understand commercialization and create flavors that are commercially viable.
• Provide assistance with organoleptic assessments of raw materials and finished flavors.
• Replicate flavor profiles for customer projects.
• Collaborate with Flavor Technicians and share knowledge in the art of flavor development.
• Provide analytical and organoleptic support to the Quality Control department.
• Maintain and clean the laboratory.
• Rotate raw materials and finished products approaching the end of shelf life.
• Participate in smoking and sensory panels.

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or an equivalent area.
• 4–7 years of experience working in a lab environment creating flavors, preferably in the tobacco, food, or perfume industry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills.

• Experience in flavor chemistry, research and development, and quality control.
• Knowledge of organoleptic assessments, food flavoring, and tobacco flavoring.
• Method validation experience.

The R&D team will be moving into a brand new lab. The company offers great benefits, including fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance. Work-life balance is highly valued, with the plant closing for the last two weeks of the year while employees still receive their salaries. Regular presence in the office is required, and some travel may be necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of ELDERSBURG, MD.

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Great benefits! Fully paid health, dental and vision insurance. Work-life balance is excellent. Last two weeks of the year the plant is closed and everyone still gets paid.

This is a fully onsite position in ELDERSBURG,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.