Laboratory Technician - Flavors

EMEA3 Recruitment; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise in New Jersey is seeking a junior Flavorist trainee to support flavor development projects by assisting with formulation and sample preparation. You will help maintain the flavor laboratory and track inventory of materials and supplies.

You will collaborate with Regulatory, QC, Production, Sensory, Shipping and Marketing while learning under senior Flavorists in the Teterboro facility, with clear growth toward the Junior Flavorist role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of college coursework in science or math or equivalent lab experience.
• Strong math, computer literacy and foundational chemistry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with formulation and sample preparation for moderately complex requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the flavor laboratory.
• Monitor and manage inventory of raw materials and laboratory supplies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Regulatory, QC, Production, Sensory, Shipping and Marketing.
• Communicate effectively and take direction from senior Flavorists.

Skills

Math skills

Computer literacy

Chemistry basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college coursework in science or math

Job description

About us

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 € 4.7 billion in the 2023 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.

Scent & Carecreates and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules and mint aromas. Manufacturers use it to produce perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances and oral care products.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

Your role

Supports Flavorist in day-to-day tasks to ensure timely completion of flavor development projects.

• Assists with formulation and sample preparation for moderately complex customer requests under guidance.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the flavor laboratory.
• Monitors and manages inventory of raw materials, solvents, and laboratory supplies.
• Develops an understanding of the customer base and gains awareness of active projects and shifting priorities.
• Applies basic knowledge of flavor regulatory and legal compliance to support flavor development and customer requests.
• Compounds flavor samples for the applications team as needed for internal testing or customer evaluation.
• Collaborates with cross-functional departments including Regulatory, QC, Production, Sensory, Shipping, and Marketing.
• Communicates effectively and takes direction from senior Flavorists, especially those based in the Teterboro facility.
• Supports portfolio management activities within the beverage category when necessary.

Growth Opportunities

• Build foundational skills in flavor creation and sensory evaluation.
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of flavor raw materials and formulation techniques.
• Participate in internal training, mentorship, and project-based learning to grow technical and creative expertise in flavor development.
• This position concludes the successful completion of the initial phase of the Flavorist training program and precedes the position of Junior Flavorist.

About you

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Candidates should have a minimum of two years of college coursework in a science or math-related field, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Strong math skills, computer literacy, and a solid foundation in chemistry are essential.

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.

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected annual salary range for this position is USD – USD . 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.

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.