Application Technologist

Application Technologist | Singapore | Full-Time About Advanced Flavors & Fragrances Advanced Flavors & Fragrances is a Singapore-headquartered flavor house serving food and beverage manufacturers across the Asia-Pacific region. With facilities in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Australia, we offer full in-house creation, analytical, application and manufacturing capabilities, developing flavors from concept through to commercial supply. We are part of the VKA group, combining over 50 years of flavor science expertise with continued investment in people, technology, and regional expansion. Our team includes experienced flavorists, food technologists, and commercial professionals committed to technical excellence and genuine partnership with our clients. The Role We are hiring an Application Technologist to join our technical team in Singapore. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you'll work at the intersection of flavor science and food manufacturing — applying flavors into finished food and beverage products, optimizing performance across different matrices, and supporting our clients from concept development through to commercial launch. Responsibilities Prepare and evaluate flavor applications across beverage, dairy, bakery, confectionery, savory, and other food categories Develop product prototypes and benchmarking samples for client presentations and trade shows Conduct dosage optimization, stability testing, and shelf-life studies to ensure flavor performance in end-use applications Collaborate with flavorists and the commercial team to translate client briefs into viable product solutions Troubleshoot application challenges related to flavor release, interactions with ingredients, processing conditions, and stability Maintain accurate documentation of trials, formulations, and application guidelines Stay current on food industry trends, new ingredients, and processing technologies relevant to flavor application Support quality and regulatory compliance by ensuring all application work meets food safety standards Manage application lab operations including equipment maintenance, inventory, and sample organization Requirements Diploma or degree in Food Science & Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline 2 to 4 years of experience in food application, product development, or a related technical role within the food and beverage industry Practical understanding of food processing methods and how flavors behave across different product matrices Familiarity with sensory evaluation techniques and flavor profiling Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal — able to present findings clearly to both technical and commercial colleagues Experience in the flavors and fragrances industry is an advantage but not required What You'll Get AWS, Medical benefits, a 5-day work week, and clear career progression pathways, exposure to other functions of the company — all within a growing regional company where your contributions are visible and valued. Location: 82 Ubi Ave 4, Edward Boustead Centre, #07-01 & 02, Singapore 408832