QC 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 approximately € 3.4 billion in the 2019 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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• Perform analytical laboratory testing using instrumentation and wet chemistry methods

• Safely and efficiently operate laboratory and process equipment in accordance with Company Policies, procedures, and work instructions.

• Perform with guidance:

a. Laboratory testing.

b. Specialized analytical testing.

c. Environmental and safety monitoring.

d. Project or pilot/plant trial work.

• Conduct testing/lab work in accordance with specified methods, agreed timetables, ensuring accurate results.

• Maintain laboratory supplies and the inventory of retained samples

• Undertake and successfully complete training and development activities. (Provide on the-job training for others as required.)

• Identify and share continuous improvement ideas that may enhance process, product development, safety, and cost reduction.

• Maintain lab documentation in lab notebooks as required.

• Promote and maintain adherence to food safety, food defense, and compliance with Food Safety Standards as defined by FSSC 22000.

• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping.

• Investigate equipment failures to determine root cause and provide resolutions

• Coordinate effectively with management to ensure analytical capabilities are in line with production requirements.

• Participate in internal and external audits.

• BS or MS in Chemistry or related filed

• Experience working in a laboratory environment.

• Familiarity with various laboratory analysis techniques used at Symrise (GC, GC-MS, XRF, MP/BP, FT-IR, RI, Colorimetry, Polarimetry, pH, etc.)

• Thorough understanding of food safety and chemical hygiene practices.

• Familiarity with the Jax & CI process flow.

• Excellent organizational skills, analytical thinking ability, and effective communication skills are essential.

Strong Time Management skills.

The ability to work as a team player in the laboratory while maintaining a strong rapport with plant operations.

Possess a thorough understanding of Symrise safety policies and procedures.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Agilent Chemstation and SAP.

We offer our employees excellent working conditions, creative freedom, training programs and an attractive compensation package.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria then please apply by using our online application system. Symrise highly values sustainability and aims at providing feedback to your application as fast as possible, therefore we kindly ask you to exclusively apply online.