Laboratory Technician Sweet & Savory

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients.

Its customers include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, and pet food.

With sales of €4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year, Symrise is a leading global provider in its industry. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the group operates in more than 100 locations across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States, and Latin America.

Symrise works closely with its customers to develop innovative, market-ready concepts and ideas, creating products that are an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are deeply intertwined in this process.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

• Prepare a wide range of snack, culinary, dairy, and sweet goods applications, including ready-to-eat (RTE) formulations, following Symrise formulation guidelines under the guidance of the PADT/Senior PADT
• Ensure smooth laboratory operations, including equipment calibration, shelf-life monitoring of stock materials, lab supply chain coordination, and raw material sample requests
• Support compliance with all legal requirements, Symrise internal guidelines, applicable regulations, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Contribute to the implementation of local and Business Unit (BU) technical strategies to accelerate speed-to-market, in collaboration with the PADT/Senior PADT
• Take ownership of assigned application-related projects, ensuring timely and accurate execution
• Conduct project-related compounding for snack and culinary seasoning formulations, following mixing instructions under initial supervision
• Perform sensory analyses and product evaluations, including benchmarking of market products for internal and external presentations
• Coordinate technical projects initiated by the Sales team, ensuring proper documentation in Symrise platforms (C4C/SAP)
• Participate in sensory sessions and assist in sensory validation processes in collaboration with the SCI team
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of all prepared samples and maintain integrity in related documentation
• Apply and uphold all relevant corporate standards in daily laboratory operations
• Maintain high standards of laboratory hygiene and ensure full compliance with safety protocols
• Keep the raw material and flavor portfolio complete, well-organized, and up to date

• University degree in Food Technology (BSc) or relevant Chef/Kitchen experience
• Certified training in food preparation and handling
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a Lab Technician in the food industry or equivalent experience in gastronomy
• Ideally, experience working with flavours and aroma compounds
• Strong knowledge of raw materials and applications in culinary, snacks, dairy, and sweet categories
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Familiarity with SAP and C4C systems is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, develop professionally, and grow within the role

• Company car
• On-site cafeteria
• Subsidized life and accident insurance
• Opportunity to be part of a leading and innovative company in its sector
• Professional development opportunities and continuous training
• A collaborative, international, and dynamic work environment
• Competitive salary aligned with market standards
• Flexible working hours