Senior Flavor Analytical Chemist

Overview

Design and conduct high level flavor analytical testing for product development and regulatory sciences for a fortune 200 company with some of the most iconic brands! Have a degree in Food, Flavor, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field with five years of relevant work experience? If so, we want to speak with you!

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Flavor Analytical Chemist to join our Analytical Sciences team in Richmond, VA.

The Senior Flavor Analytical Chemist should have a strong background in both analytical and flavor chemistry. They will work with cross-functional teams, providing input for experimental design and ensuring deliverable insights. They will also help ensure instrumentation and analytical methodology are suitable for the project challenges and help identify and implement capability enhancements.

In this role, you will:• Develop methodologies to identify and quantify flavor compounds.• Perform studies of products and prototypes to inform product design and scientific investigations.• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, specifically GC/MS, LC/MS, GC/Olfactometry, and related sampling instrumentation.• Perform data analysis. Document, organize and interpret results for multiple ongoing projects.• Explore near-line or in-line analytical methodologies to monitor flavor encapsulation and release.• Demonstrate expertise and strong knowledge of flavor and analytical chemistry. Effectively communicate and collaborate with flavor application scientists. Use technical knowledge to assist internal customers to identify and deliver solutions.• Identify new flavor analysis methodologies and apply state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation to advance understanding of flavor chemical-sensory interactions. Conduct feasibility assessments and make recommendations for applicability and implementation for flavor analysis. Keep abreast of scientific advances in the areas of analytical chemistry and flavor science.

We want you to have:• Bachelor's degree in food, Flavor, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related field, advanced degree highly preferred

• 5+ years of relevant work experience including 3+ years focused experience with flavor ingredients, their sensory characteristics, stability and release.

• Experience in analytical instrumentation, operation, and data interpretation.• Demonstrated ability in isolation, identification, and quantification of flavor molecules at trace levels.• Expertise in sample preparation, including extraction techniques such as Liquid-Liquid Extraction (LLE), Solvent Assisted Flavor Extraction (SAFE), Solid Phase Micro Extraction (SPME), headspace sampling and various other techniques.• Propose and conduct independent research and multiple projects in terms of planning, analysis, and reporting.• Expertise in isolation of flavor compounds from complex matrices.• Experience in chromatographic and spectroscopic instrumentation.• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) along with demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional team.

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our deferred profit sharing and incentive compensation programs as well as a relocation assistance package.

Total Rewards

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $112,800.00 - $163,500.00 / annually.

We deliver a market-competitive, equitable pay with a Total Reward program that includes:

• Annual performance incentive based on individual and company performance

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your loved ones

• Flexible Work Environment to include vacation and generous holidays

• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K) with matching contributions on day 1, including a yearly company contribution

• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

• Employee Recognition Awards

• Student Loan Assistance

• To learn more about How to Support you and your Loved Ones, Work-Life Balance, and Invest into your Future, visit our additional benefits at Benefits (altria.com)

Company Overview

Altria is a Fortune 200 company that has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. We are Moving Beyond Smoking, leading the way in moving adult smokersaway from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and ourshareholders. Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, on!, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group. Learn more about Altria's products and operating companies by visiting www.altria.com . Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on LinkedIn