Sample Lab Technician

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite 5 days per week

Competitive salary and benefits

Training during onboarding

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a Sample Lab Technician to join the team. The role focuses on producing and mailing timely product samples, maintaining sample room inventory, and coordinating with the manufacturing facility as needed.

The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and strong collaboration within a fast-paced environment at our facility, with on-site work five days a week.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide all necessary samples using appropriate equipment and procedures; prepare sample requests and related documentation.
• Manage physical and virtual inventory for sample room stock.
• Assist with procuring inventory from the manufacturing facility.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and uphold confidentiality.
• Notify Sample Supervisor of delays or problems.
• Provide back-up for other Sample Room functions and seek efficiency improvements.

Skills

Prioritization

Multi-project work

Collaborative spirit

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in science, art, and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers and we will be better with you. Sensient is growing! The Natural Color Expansion is here. We are seeking a Sample Lab Technician to join our growing team! This role will be an integral part of ensuring our customers our product samples in a timely manner.

What You’ll Do

• Provide all necessary samples using appropriate equipment and procedures. Prepare all sample requests, print labels, and print all related documentation included in packages sent to customers.
• Manages physical inventory and virtually inventory for sample room stock.
• Assists with procuring inventory from our manufacturing facility.
• Builds and maintains relationships with employees and colleagues in a professional and personable manner adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality on matters that require discretion.
• Notify Sample Supervisor of any known delays or problems.
• Provides back up for other Sample Room functions. Seek to improve ways and methods to become more efficient and better serve the customer, both internal and external.

What You’ll Bring

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritize. Ability to perform efficiently and amicably while working on multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to work in a laboratory environment.
• Execution/Results Driven, Develops Self & Others, Customer Focus.
• Collaborative spirit, effective communication skills, computer experience, and attention to detail.
• Ability to execute, multi-task and thrive in an extremely fast paced, high growth environment.
• Ability to operate a fork-lift is a plus. Experience working in a food GMP environment is a plus.

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5-days per week.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

About Sensient: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors: Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Info

• Job Identification 7161
• Job Category Research and Development
• Posting Date 09/15/2026, 06:52 PM
• Locations 2515 N Jefferson Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63106, US