Laboratory Technician (Savory)

Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flavor and fragrance supplier in Singapore is looking for a Laboratory Technician to support prototype development and manage laboratory inventory. This role involves hands-on assistance with formula compounding, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should have a diploma in Food Technology or a related field, be physically able to lift up to 5kg, and possess a proactive attitude. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply, offering a great start in the flavor industry.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• No allergies, specifically to powders.
• Physically able to comfortably lift loads up to 5kg.
• Knowledge of flavor industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support Application Technologists in prototype development.
• Maintain inventory levels of laboratory flavors and raw materials.
• Organize seasoning and flavor library.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the laboratory.
• Conduct shelf-life and stability tests.
• Coordinate disposal of chemical waste.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Team player

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Education

ITE/Diploma in Food Technology or Food Science

Job description

About Symrise AG

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavourings, cosmetic active ingredients and functional ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food. Its sales of approximately € 5.0 billion in the 2024 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented in 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 indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

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Laboratory Technician (Savory), Singapore

As a Laboratory Technician supporting snacks and culinary category application, you will provide hands‑on assistance to Application Technologists in prototype development and project tasks including formula compounding. You will manage laboratory inventory including raw materials, flavors and consumables, ensuring proper storage, timely replenishment and safe disposal. You will also support customer and country‑specific samples preparation and process flavor requests from Sample Order Management Team (SOM). Additionally, you will maintain the seasoning and flavor library, uphold lab cleanliness and equipment safety and support QC testing and documentation.

The Position:

• Support Application Technologists in prototype development and project activities including formula compounding, sample preparation and other assigned tasks
• Maintain and upkeep inventory level of laboratory flavor and raw materials to ensure proper stock rotation, timely reordering and removal of expired items
• Organize and manage the seasoning and flavor library, food service (FS) library and Tool Kit to ensure proper upkeep and accessibility
• Ensure consistent supply and availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and laboratory consumables
• Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of the laboratory to ensure a safe and efficient working environment
• Conduct shelf‑life and stability tests on samples to support development and quality assurance
• Coordinate the safe disposal of chemical waste and glass bottles in compliance with safety guidelines
• Assist with packing, shipping, dispatch and documentation of trial samples to ensure accurate and timely delivery
• Prepare applications for QC testing, sampling and evaluation processes
• Maintain accurate records and proper documentation for raw materials and finished products
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and only safe, intact equipment is used in lab operations

The Ideal Candidate:

• ITE/Dipoma in Food Technology, Food Science or related field
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Does not have allergies, specifically to powders and physically able to comfortably lift loads up to 5kg
• Knowledge of flavor industry is an added advantage
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multicultural, cross functional environment
• A team player with a positive and professional attitude who is detailed‑oriented and proactive