Application Technician (Fragrances), Singapore

Symrise AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise is seeking an Application Lab Technician in Singapore to support fragrance application laboratories. You will perform routine tasks, collect fragrance oils, and prepare samples, contributing to stability testing and product evaluation in a collaborative lab environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Chemistry or Cosmetic Science diploma, has hands-on lab experience, and is meticulous, organized and willing to learn fragrance techniques and testing protocols.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or related field.
• Prior laboratory or application lab experience would be advantageous.
• Meticulous and comfortable with hands-on lab work.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory housekeeping to ensure a clean, organized and safe working environment.
• Maintain and update base stock records accurately.
• Learn and apply industry best practices in fragrance application and testing.
• Handle routine and preparatory tasks including collection of fragrance oils from library and samples preparation.
• Assist in product testing using laboratory equipment such as viscometers and pH meters.
• Assist in producing unperfumed bases according to guided formulations.
• Support stability testing for fragrance-related products.

Skills

Lab housekeeping

Documentation

Fragrance testing

Attention to detail

Hands-on lab work

Education

Chemistry diploma

Cosmetic science diploma

Tools

Viscometer

pH meter

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 an Application Lab Technician, you will support the fragrance application laboratory across a range of routine and preparatory tasks from fragrance oil collection and sample preparation to stability testing and the use of product testing equipment.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone looking to build a strong technical foundation in the fragrance industry, working with fragrance oils, testing equipment and guided formulations in a collaborative lab environment.

The Position:

• Perform laboratory housekeeping to ensure a clean, organized and safe working environment
• Maintain and update base stock records accurately
• Learn and apply industry best practices in fragrance application and testing
• Handle routine and preparatory tasks including collection of fragrance oils from library and samples preparation
• Assist in product testing using laboratory equipment such as viscometers and pH meters
• Assist in producing unperfumed bases according to guided formulations
• Support stability testing for fragrance-related products

The Ideal Candidate:

• Diploma or equivalent in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or related field
• Prior laboratory or application lab experience would be advantageous
• Meticulous, organized and comfortable with hands-on laboratory work
• Willingness to learn fragrance application techniques and testing protocols