Laboratory Technician

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.6 billion in the 2022 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

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• Performs and assists all the flavor R&D activities, compounding, sample preparation, and SAP entry with minimal supervision as assigned to meet project deadlines.

• Replenishes stock of raw materials, laboratory supplies and solvents by interfacing with persons responsible for ordering these materials.

• Performs general housekeeping and dishwashing duties consistent with maintaining a safe and clean laboratory.

• Maintains ingredient and supplier information files, coordinates documentation requests and interacts with suppliers, customers, both internal and external to coordinate project activity in support of the Flavorist.

• Maintains retain retrieval system in coordination with QC to support project submissions.

• Bachelor Degree in a science or math related field (Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, etc.)

• Must have had at least a laboratory internship in the food and flavor industry. At least 1 year of work experience within a lab in the food/flavor industry is preferred.

• Must have the ability to use laboratory equipment.

• Must have familiarity with flavor chemicals, balances and the ability to assemble or compound chemicals into finished flavors.

• Must possess good math skills and computer knowledge of SAP in order to record formulations.

• Must have the needed chemistry skills to make dilutions and distinguish chemical groups from each other.

• Occupational Qualifier: MUST be willing and able to evaluate flavors by tasting and smelling all types of flavors in various food and beverage bases and not have dietary restrictions (including meat, dairy, etc.).

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.