Senior Application Technologist (Savory), Philippines

Symrise, Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise, Inc. in Manila is seeking a Senior Application Technologist to lead savory flavor development for snacks, sauces, dressings and processed meats. You will apply technical expertise and hands-on R&D to create standout prototypes while aligning with market trends and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing and cross-functional teams, maintain strict EHS and QA standards, and mentor customers with technical guidance and training as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of work experience in R&D for savory applications within flavor/food ingredients company or FMCG.
• Experience with processed meat applications is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of food regulations, safety standards and QA practices.
• Familiarity with ingredients and lab equipment.
• Strong sensory analysis capabilities and hands-on, results-driven approach.
• Collaborative, creative, curious, coachable and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated project management skills and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend suitable flavors for application across savory and culinary formats.
• Develop prototypes of snack and culinary applications including seasonings, sauces, dressings, processed meat
• Leverage Symrise technology and expertise in food product development
• Stay abreast of emerging ingredient developments and application tech
• Uphold EHS standards, keep a safe, clean lab, and maintain equipment
• Ensure developments comply with legal, religious, and customer requirements
• Manage recipe documentation and evaluation data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support projects
• Contribute to customer visits, tastings and presentations
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to explore new concepts aligned with market demands
• Provide technical guidance and training to customers as needed

Skills

R&D experience in savory apps

Sensory analysis skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Results-driven

Self-motivated

Education

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

Tools

Laboratory equipment familiarity

Job description

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 € 4.9 billion in the 2025 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 – always inspiring more …

As a Senior Application Technologist, you will help shape the future of flavor across the savory and culinary space. You will bring creativity and technical expertise together, developing standout prototypes for snacks, seasonings, sauces, dressings and processed meat while leveraging Symrise’s technology to push boundaries in food product development. Partnering closely with Sales, Marketing and cross functional teams, you will stay ahead of industry trends, contribute to new concepts aligned with market demands and play a hands‑on role in customer visits and tastings, all while upholding strong EHS, quality and compliance standards.

• Assess and recommend suitable flavors for application across various savory and culinary formats in line with specific requirements.
• Develop prototypes of snack and culinary applications including seasonings, sauces, dressings, processed meat
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of Symrise technology and technical expertise in food product development
• Keep abreast of emerging developments in ingredients and application technologies
• Uphold a safe, clean and organized working environment in accordance with EHS policies and ensure laboratory equipment is well‑maintained
• Ensure all developments comply with applicable legal, religious and customer requirements
• Manage recipe documentation and flavor and product application evaluation data
• Partner with cross-functional teams as needed to support project outcomes
• Contribute to customer visits, tasting sessions and presentations
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to explore and develop new concepts aligned with market demands
• Offer technical guidance and training to customers as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry or related field
• Minimum 8 years of work experience in R&D for savory applications (snacks and culinary) within flavor/food ingredients company or FMCG environment
• Experience with processed meat applications would be an added advantage
• Sound knowledge of food regulations, food safety standards and quality assurance practices
• Familiarity with relevant ingredients and laboratory equipment
• Well‑developed sensory analysis capabilities
• A hands‑on, results‑driven individual with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to excellence
• A collaborative team player who is creative, curious to learn, coachable and self‑motivated.
• Demonstrate project management skills, paired with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.