New Product Development \Flavourist

Company: Northern Extracts

Industry: Oleoresins, Essential Oils, Spice Extracts, Nutraceuticals

Location: Roopangarh, Rajasthan (on-site, plant-based role)

Team Size: 50 employees

Job Type: Full-time (8 AM – 6 PM), Day Shift | Consultancy also accepted

Experience Required: 5 to 20 years

Salary: As per qualification

Positions Open:

· Flavorist

· Application Chemist

· New Product Development (NPD) Specialist

About the Company

Northern Extracts is a reputed manufacturer of premium oleoresins and essential oils, serving the flavors, seasonings, and fragrance industries. Known for product quality and consistency, the company emphasizes innovation, research, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

· Match client-submitted oleoresin samples with in-house product variants.

· Understand and evaluate sensory impacts of various manufacturing parameters.

· Maintain detailed analytical and sensory records of all R&D and testing activities.

· Actively contribute to flavor profiling, quality control, and product optimization.

· Modify formulations to replicate desired flavor, aroma, and performance characteristics.

· Collaborate with sales and QC teams to refine matched samples for final approval.

· Conduct and document sensory panels to assess aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and color.

· Evaluate product performance in end-use applications such as seasonings, snacks, beverages, or nutraceuticals.

· Identify opportunities to improve extraction yield, flavor retention, and product stability.

· Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards during product development.

Desired Profile & Prior Experience

· Proven experience in oleoresin and essential oil manufacturing or closely related industries.

· Hands-on involvement in sensory analysis and evaluation of oleoresins and essential oils.

· Familiarity with flavor chemistry, application testing, and product development processes.

· Experience working in a target-based R&D or production environment.

Skill Sets Required

Technical Skills:

· Sensory evaluation techniques

· Oleoresin formulation and application

· Scientific documentation and lab record-keeping

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person