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Junior Formulator

TREATT
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Company Overview

Treatt USA has been enhancing flavors since 1886, offering over 3000 products across more than 90 countries. As we embark on an ambitious journey to become the preferred partner for leading flavor and fragrance houses, we are committed to nurturing our team of over 400 international experts who work collaboratively to delight our customers.

Summary

This role is an introductory level to the Formulation function, with a pathway to becoming a Formulator to respond to Lead time request and facilitate required stock build. The role provides a supporting function to the Formulators to blend and test proposed formulations on a small scale prior to transfer to manufacturing scale. The Junior Formulator will be trained on Quality Control classical and instrumental analysis and will also develop and maintain a library of key ingredients to support the small-scale formulation of proposed formulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Make up trial blends accurately and test against the specification in a timely manner and in line with the prescribed KPI.
  • Independent analysis of materials using predominantly Gas Chromatography, HPLC, UPLC, odor analysis, refractive index, optical rotation and density or other techniques as prescribed by the material specification.
  • Participate in organoleptic evaluation of the products, as necessary.
  • Prepare tasting solutions and arrange for a representative number of individuals to carry out analysis as necessary.
  • Develop and maintain a library of core stock items which are used frequently and ensure we have representative samples within the library which can be used for small scale representative formulations.
  • Request representative samples of inventory from the Inventory team to enable a formulation to be completed and to maintain the library.
  • Utilize Treatt LIMS systems to help trial blends keep to their assigned bulk sheet days.
  • Utilize JDE to locate inventory to support requests to the Inventory team.
  • Ensuring that the working area in the laboratory is maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Maintain your own, and other staff’s health and safety always, ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Undergo training in areas specific to Treatt plc business as required.
  • Perform other tasks that may be required from time to time.

· Act in the best interest of Treatt PLC at all times.

Education & Training

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, food science, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience in laboratory environments is a plus but not required.

Knowledge & Experience

  • Familiarity with quality control processes and ISO 9001 standards is advantageous.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus opportunities

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Lakeland, FL 33805: Relocate before starting work (Required)

 

Work Location: In person