Application Technologist IV

Sensient Technologies; Biñan; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career advancement opportunities

Regional collaboration with colleagues

Comprehensive onboarding training

Shuttle service to Alabang & Pasig

Job summary

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Senior Technical Application Technologist to drive beverage product development, flavour innovation and application solutions for beverages and QSR. The role is 100% office-based in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines, and requires extensive technical expertise to translate customer needs into viable solutions.

You will work closely with Sales, QA, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to support product development and commercialization, strengthen customer relationships, and

Qualifications

• Education requirement as stated: Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical expertise with beverage product development and formulation across beverage categories.
• Commercial mindset with track record translating market needs into product solutions and driving growth.
• Leadership style: collaborative, mentoring technical teams and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile product development of beverage solutions from concept to commercialization for various beverage categories.
• Provide commercial and technical sales support, lead ideation workshops and hands-on launch support.
• Validate formulations, specifications, product documentation and regulatory compliance; ensure high food safety and quality standards.
• Coach Beverage Application Technologists, allocate projects, provide technical training and performance development.
• Monitor beverage trends and ingredient innovations to identify opportunities and support growth.
• Lead customer seminars, technical presentations, innovation sessions and new product development initiatives.

Skills

Beverage product development

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Application Technologist to drive product development, flavour innovation and application solutions (beverage and QSR) within the flavours and food ingredients industry.

The successful candidate will leverage extensive technical expertise to develop high-quality products, translate customer requirements into commercially viable solutions and provide end-to-end technical support throughout the product development and commercialisation process. Working closely with Sales, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Manufacturing, this role plays a key part in strengthening customer relationships, securing new business opportunities and driving continuous innovation.

This opportunity is 100% office-based at our Biñan City in Laguna, Philippines office.

What You Will Do

• Agile Product Development: Lead the development of innovative beverage solutions for Industrial and QSR customers, across carbonated soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, coffee, tea, dairy, and non-dairy products from concept through commercialization.
• Commercial & Technical Sales Support: Partner with Industrial and QSR customers and commercial teams to deliver technical solutions, lead ideation workshops, and provide hands‑on support throughout product development and launch.
• Data Validation: Ensure the accuracy of formulations, specifications, product documentation, and regulatory compliance while maintaining high food safety and quality standards.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship:Guide and develop Beverage Application Technologists through coaching, project allocation, technical training, and performance development.
• Marketing Intelligence: Stay ahead of beverage trends, ingredient innovations, and consumer insights to identify new opportunities and support business growth.
• Industry Thought Leadership: Act as a trusted beverage expert by leading customer seminars, technical presentations, innovation sessions, and new product development initiatives.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Expertise: 10+ years of beverage product development experience with proven expertise formulation, processing, ingredient functionality, and applications across carbonated drinks, juices, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, coffee, tea, dairy and non-dairy.
• Commercial Mindset: Strong customer-facing experience with a track record of translating market needs into winning product solutions, supporting new business development, and driving commercial growth through technical innovation.
• Leadership Style: Collaborative and results-oriented leader with experience mentoring technical teams, managing multiple priorities, and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What you will get:

• Competitive pay.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to collaborate with your regional colleagues.
• A thorough and constructive training experience during onboarding and beyond which secure a solid foundation to know understand the organization and our products effectively.
• Shuttle bus at various pick‑up points within the city - Alabang & Pasig, nearby Laguna area.

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES (PHILIPPINES), INC.

Sensient Technologies (Philippines), Inc. is located in Biñan, Laguna. This serves as the company’s production, technical and applications, and service center for the dynamic Philippine market for colors and flavors. The site, which is an accredited Silliker Gold standard included stringent procedures and documentation for, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and HACCP, includes its own warehouse, office, and applications laboratories.

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors and flavors. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, display imaging chemicals, and other specialty chemicals. The company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing some of the world’s best‑known brands, as well as up‑and‑coming dynamic manufacturers.

With global operations in 71 locations in 31 countries, Sensient has built a corporate culture that incorporates expertise from regions around the world. We have customers in 150 countries. Over a decade, Sensient has grown from a domestic food company to a world‑leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of sophisticated color andflavorsystems.

Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com