Senior Application Technologist (Savory), Philippines

Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in the Philippines seeks a Senior Application Technologist (Savory) to shape flavor ideas and develop prototypes for snacks, seasonings, sauces and processed meats, collaborating with Sales, Marketing and cross-functional teams.

You will uphold EHS and QA standards, manage recipe data, and translate customer needs into technically feasible concepts while staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory requirements.

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 in flavor/food ingredients or FMCG.
• Experience with processed meat applications is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of food regulations, safety and QA practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend suitable flavors for savory and culinary formats.
• Develop prototypes of snack and culinary applications including seasonings, sauces, dressings, and processed meat.
• Leverage Symrise technology and expertise in food product development.
• Keep abreast of emerging ingredients and application technologies.
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness and compliance with EHS policies.
• Manage recipe documentation and evaluation data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and training to customers as required.

Skills

Savory flavor development

R&D leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Senior Application Technologist (Savory), Philippines

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 …

Senior Application Technologist (Savory), Philippines

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.

The Position:

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

The Ideal Candidate:

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.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in the Philippines?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Application Technologist?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Which of these industries have you worked in?

FMCG Manufacturing 11-50 employees

Symrise, Inc. is the Philippine subsidiary of Symrise group of companies.

Symrise is one of the leading global suppliers of flavors, fragrances, cosmetic active ingredients and raw materials, as well as functional ingredients for the food, perfume and cosmetics industry.

Symrise stands for a rising, fully integrated enterprise. The name connotes a new beginning, a future- oriented company that is in synchronization with our customers and partners.

Symrise expresses the combination of power and sensuality and the synergy of research, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

As a creative partner we offer our customers comprehensive support in developing, establishing and maintaining successful brands through our high-quality flavors and fragrances, our dedicated expertise and a host of ideas.

It is for this reason that we have developed the corporate tagline “always inspiring more”.

The company has two business divisions: Flavor & Nutrition and Scent & Care.

Flavor & Nutrition develops, produces, and sells flavors and functional ingredients that are used in foods, beverages, and health products. This includes culinary products and snacks, sweets and desserts, dairy products and ice cream, and beverages and nutritional supplements.

Scent & Care develops, produces, and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules, and mint aromas. They are used in the manufacture of perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances, and oral care products.

With the combination of Flavor & Nutrition and Scent & Care, we hold a unique portfolio. This allows us to tap into new markets and segments while distinguishing ourselves from our competitors. At the same time, economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked for us with all aspects of our business activities. Symrise thus takes sustainability into account in every part of its corporate strategy.

Symrise, Inc. is the Philippine subsidiary of Symrise group of companies.

Symrise is one of the leading global suppliers of flavors, fragrances, cosmetic active ingredients and raw materials, as well as functional ingredients for the food, perfume and cosmetics industry.

Symrise stands for a rising, fully integrated enterprise. The name connotes a new beginning, a future- oriented company that is in synchronization with our customers and partners.

Symrise expresses the combination of power and sensuality and the synergy of research, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

As a creative partner we offer our customers comprehensive support in developing, establishing and maintaining successful brands through our high-quality flavors and fragrances, our dedicated expertise and a host of ideas.

It is for this reason that we have developed the corporate tagline “always inspiring more”.

The company has two business divisions: Flavor & Nutrition and Scent & Care.

Flavor & Nutrition develops, produces, and sells flavors and functional ingredients that are used in foods, beverages, and health products. This includes culinary products and snacks, sweets and desserts, dairy products and ice cream, and beverages and nutritional supplements.

Scent & Care develops, produces, and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules, and mint aromas. They are used in the manufacture of perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances, and oral care products.

With the combination of Flavor & Nutrition and Scent & Care, we hold a unique portfolio. This allows us to tap into new markets and segments while distinguishing ourselves from our competitors. At the same time, economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked for us with all aspects of our business activities. Symrise thus takes sustainability into account in every part of its corporate strategy.

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