Innovation Technician

TN Germany; Geesthacht; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the food industry is seeking an Innovation Technician to ensure product development aligned with market needs. This role involves conducting laboratory tests for natural food colorings, managing laboratory operations, and supporting product development. Ideal candidates will have vocational training as a chemical laboratory technician and several years of R&D experience in the food industry. Join a collaborative environment with competitive salary and training opportunities.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Benefits

Development opportunities

Comprehensive training

Qualifikationen

• 3 years vocational training or equivalent experience as a chemical laboratory technician.
• Several years of professional laboratory (R&D) experience in the food industry.

Aufgaben

• Conduct laboratory tests and analysis for natural food colorings.
• Maintain smooth day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Develop and optimize analytical test methods.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

Creativity

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Vocational training as a chemical laboratory technician

Jobbeschreibung

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Role Overview

The Innovation Technician ensures flexible product development aligned with market needs and continuous technological optimization of the existing product range. A key aspect of this role involves systematically analyzing and evaluating the stability of natural coloring formulations to enhance and simplify application for our customers in the food and beverage industry. You will expand your expertise on existing and novel natural dye formulations as well as analytical detection methods.

What You’ll Do

1. Conduct laboratory tests and analysis to support formulation and production of natural food colorings, supporting other Innovation team members.
2. Conduct and document stability tests.
3. Maintain smooth day-to-day laboratory operations, including managing supplies, raw material stock, equipment maintenance, and calibration.
4. Implement and update new product developments and raw materials in database systems.
5. Develop and optimize analytical test methods.
6. Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and measuring instruments.
7. Support manufacturing of laboratory samples and small-scale production runs, including documentation and scale-up processes for initial customer inquiries.

What You’ll Bring

• Ideally, a 3-year vocational training or equivalent experience as a chemical laboratory technician.
• Several years of professional laboratory (R&D) experience in the food industry.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to provide creative solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in laboratory and manufacturing plant conditions.
• Fluency in German and English for effective collaboration and communication.

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues onsite 5 days a week.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive training during onboarding and beyond.

About Sensient

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. The company employs advanced technologies worldwide to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, and other chemicals. Its customers include major international brands.