Senior Savory Applications Innovator: Snacks & Sauces

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, 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.