Senior Application Technologist (Seasoning), Indonesia

Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier of flavors is seeking a Senior Application Technologist in Jakarta, Indonesia. The role involves developing flavor prototypes, providing technical support, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on innovative product concepts. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science and Technology with over 12 years of experience in flavor application and a strong understanding of food ingredients.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in R&D flavor application.
• Strong hands-on experience in culinary and snack seasoning.
• Familiar with lab processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of flavor prototypes.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Ensure documentation accuracy for traceability.

Skills

Flavor application experience

Sensory evaluation skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Food Science & Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavourings, cosmetic active ingredients and functional ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food. Its sales of approximately €5.0 billion in the 2024 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented in 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 indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Senior Application Technologist (Seasoning), Indonesia

As a Senior Application Technologist leading savory category, you will play a key role in developing and optimizing flavor prototypes, ensuring raw materials and finished products meet quality and sensory standards tailored to local market needs. Your role involves hands-on lab work including formulation, mixing and tasting, as well as providing technical support to internal and external stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing and cross regional teams to deliver innovative product concepts and flavor solutions. By maintaining up-to-date knowledge of food ingredients, production processes and emerging technologies, you will contribute to continuous improvement and support business growth.

The Position

• Showcase the most suitable flavor profiles in various food applications, ensuring cost efficiency and technical excellence to support the business unit in delivering top-quality services to focus clients
• Provide technical support to internal teams and external customers, particularly in culinary application and snack seasoning
• Customize flavor collections to align with local market requirements and application needs, ensuring relevancy and consumer appeal
• Assist the Marketing team by preparing application samples in line with project requirements, customer expectations and company best practices
• Stay up to date with the latest food ingredients and technologies to drive the development of innovative applications while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality standards
• Keep abreast of market dynamics and emerging technologies to develop new product concepts that meet evolving consumer needs
• Ensure training on application knowledge, food processing techniques and performance improvement to enhance technical capabilities within the team
• Support Flavor Collection Management by identifying flavor gaps in the current portfolio and optimizing the collection to suit local market opportunities
• Ensure accurate and consistent documentation of formulation details and evaluation records for traceability and future reference
• Co-develop product concepts and marketing promotion materials with Sales and Marketing team to support customer engagement and business growth
• Participate in customer visits and provide technical support during presentations, showcasing flavor applications and delivering value-added solutions
• Take the lead in developing prototypes in the laboratory, ensuring proper execution of formulation and preparation techniques
• Perform daily tasks such as material preparation, weighing, mixing, cooking and organizing tastings either independently or collaboratively with the team or external stakeholders
• Collect and process relevant data and share insights with the project team to support informed decision-making
• Independently identify and troubleshoot issues related to ingredient evaluation or prototype performance during daily operations
• Contribute to innovation initiatives and continuous improvement of workflows, tools and technical processes
• Collaborate effectively with both local and regional teams, ensuring smooth coordination and knowledge exchange

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Food Science & Technology or related field with at least 12 years of experience in R&D flavor application
• Strong hands-on experience in flavor application, preferably in culinary and snack seasoning development
• Strong sensory evaluation skills and formulation development to modify flavor profiles to meet local market needs
• Familiar with lab processes and exposure to application-related documentation including evaluation records and basic data analysis
• Good understanding of food ingredients and their functional properties in different matrices
• Comfortable working with regional teams and participating in customer visits
• Strong problem-solving skills and communication skills
• Proactive, innovative and open to continuous learning and process improvement
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced lab environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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FMCG Manufacturing More than 10,000 employees

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 €3,520 million in the 2020 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.

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 €3,520 million in the 2020 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.