Application Lab Technician

Sensient Technologies; Geesthacht; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sensient Technologies is seeking a hands-on Application Lab Technician to craft samples, run tests, and independently produce high-quality visual content for customers.

You will work closely with application specialists to power customer projects and campaigns while maintaining lab safety and standards.

Formación

• Experience in a lab, kitchen, or food-handling environment.
• Strong eye for detail and precision.
• Excellent English communication skills for international teamwork.
• German language is a plus.
• Basic image editing and MS Office proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Craft samples and run application tests in the lab.
• Capture high-quality product photography for marketing assets and presentations.
• Document R&D progress with clear visual records and perform routine measurements.
• Assist in coordinating customer trainings, workshops, and online sessions.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and operational standards in the lab.

Conocimientos

English communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Hands-on experimentation

German (advantage)

Herramientas

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a hands‑on Application Lab Technician to help bring our color expertise to life, right in the lab. Sitting at the heart of our technical operations, you will craft samples, run application tests, and independently produce high-quality visual content that showcases our products to customers. Working closely alongside our application specialists, your support will be essential in powering customer projects, dynamic campaigns, and the growth of our business.

What you'll do:

• Work alongside application specialists in crafting, testing, and evaluating food color formulations
• Autonomously create samples and capture high-impact photography for marketing assets, customer presentations, and product campaigns
• Prepare samples, document R&D progress through accurate visual records, and perform routine analytical measurements for internal and customer-facing projects
• Assist in coordinating and setting up customer trainings, workshops, and interactive online sessions
• Collaborate with fellow lab technicians to maintain high safety, cleanliness, and operational standards within the laboratory environment

What you'll bring:

• Ability to capture food samples in their best light, ensuring photos look as appealing as the real product
• Background working in a lab, kitchen, or food-handling environment. Technical support experience is a plus
• High attention to detail, a strong eye for precision, and an enthusiasm for hands-on experimentation
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to effectively support technical deadlines
• Strong English communication skills to collaborate smoothly within our international team
• Proficiency in German is a distinct advantage
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic image editing (e.g., Adobe Photoshop)

What you'll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best‑known brands.

About Sensient Colors:

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.