Associate Designer II, Culinary

Location: Gebze, Turkey

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in taste, scent, nutrition, and natural food ingredient solutions.

What you will do

• Develop and execute culinary and application trials in the IC&D laboratory.
• Translate customer briefs into flavor, ingredient, and application solutions with local and regional teams.
• Create and optimize base recipes while applying flavors, ingredients, and technologies.
• Evaluate products, analyze results, and communicate findings to project teams and the Group Leader.
• Maintain product portfolios, ingredient databases, application knowledge, and common flavor language standards.
• Maintain laboratory organization, stock, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related life sciences field.
• Strong laboratory, experimentation, and practical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a structured approach to documentation and project management.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills for cross-functional work in a multicultural, matrix organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, learn new technologies and ingredients, and maintain a customer-focused approach.

Nice to have

• Experience in flavor applications, savory product development, or culinary innovation.
• Familiarity with sensory evaluation methodologies and food industry trends.
• Experience with international customer projects and cross-regional teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on customer projects affecting recognized food products and brands.
• Collaborate with experienced experts in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Access continuous learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
• Contribute to a culture focused on creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.