Senior Savory Flavor Technologist, Applications & R&D

EMEA3 Recruitment; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise AG in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Application Technologist for savory flavor development. You will lead R&D efforts, develop prototypes for snacks, sauces and processed meats, and work with Sales and Marketing to align concepts with market demand.

You will also mentor teams, ensure compliance, and support customer tastings. The role requires a strong background in savory applications, regulatory knowledge, and hands-on lab work with flavor ingredients.

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 a flavor/food ingredients company or FMCG.
• Experience with processed meat applications is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of food regulations, safety standards, and QA practices.
• Familiarity with relevant ingredients and laboratory equipment.
• Well-developed sensory analysis capabilities.

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.
• Apply Symrise technology and expertise in product development.
• Stay updated on ingredients and application technologies.
• Maintain EHS compliance and properly document recipes and evaluation data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project outcomes.
• Support customer visits, tastings and presentations; provide technical guidance when required.

Skills

Savory flavor development

R&D for flavor/food ingredients

Sensory analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer interaction

Education

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

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Symrise AG in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Application Technologist for savory flavor development. You will lead R&D efforts, develop prototypes for snacks, sauces and processed meats, and work with Sales and Marketing to align concepts with market demand.

You will also mentor teams, ensure compliance, and support customer tastings. The role requires a strong background in savory applications, regulatory knowledge, and hands-on lab work with flavor ingredients.