Laboratory Technician

EMEA3 Recruitment; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise in the United States, New Jersey (Teterboro) seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support Scientists and Flavorists in composing flavors, testing applications, and maintaining raw material inventory. The role involves tasting flavors with researchers and collaborating across sensory and applications teams to ensure quality.

Responsibilities include verifying viscosity, density and flashpoint specs, shipping samples to customers, and upholding a clean, safe laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, nutrition, or related field.
• At least internship in lab setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supports Scientists and Flavorists in compounding flavors and testing applications.
• Updates and replenishes raw material inventory.
• Tasting raw materials and flavors with Scientists and Flavorists.
• Aids and collaborates with sensory and applications departments.
• Verifies viscosity, density and flashpoint specifications.
• Sample shipping to customers.
• General housekeeping and safe laboratory practices.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, nutrition or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise – always inspiring more...

Your role

• 1. Supports Scientists and Flavorists in compounding flavors
• 2. Supports Scientists and Flavorists in testing flavors in applications
• 3. Updates and replenishes raw material inventory
• 4. Tasting raw materials and compounded flavors with Scientists and Flavorists
• 5. Aids and collaborates in other departments such as sensory and applications
• 6. Verifies specifications such as viscosity, density, and flashpoint of flavors
• 7. Sample shipping to customers
• 8. Perform general housekeeping and cleaning duties consistent with maintaining a safe and clean laboratory

About you

• - Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, nutrition, or related field
• - At least internship in lab setting
• - Excellent communication skills
• - Strong attention to detail
• - Microsoft Office

Our offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected annual salary range for this position is USD $50,000 - $60,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.