What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Chemist position at Symrise AG?
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.
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.
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Your role
* Performs sample preparation for GC(-MS), HPLC(-MS) analysis. Operates GC(-MS), HPLC, and FTIR instrumentation and interprets data using company specific evaluation and reporting software, reporting results in a timely fashion. Make entries & updates to laboratory sample database.
* Maintaining, troubleshooting, and sometimes repairing GC(-MS), HPLC, FTIR, other lab equipment and instruments.
* Participation within the global analytical team on cross-regional projects.
* Maintain contact with analytical personnel in GmbH and other Symrise subsidiaries worldwide to keep appraised of new technology and developments within within TN&H.
* Provide technical support as requested to creative, flavor ingredients research team, applications, sales, QC, affiliates, and to outside customers.
* As a project team member, participate with flavorists and applications personnel in evaluation of flavors and flavored products. Present test results and provide suggestions to improve flavor systems to meet customer requirements.
Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
* MS in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field with 3-5 years of experience & training or
PhD in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
* Interest in data analysis is a plus.
* Thorough knowledge of flavor and food chemistry and ingredients and extensive experience in
flavor analysis.
* Demonstrated success in working on analytical teams and analytical research projects.
Skills & Abilities:
* Must be skilled in operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining GC(-MS) instruments, preferably also HPLC(-MS) instruments. Some basic instrument repair experience is a plus.
* Must be a team player, able to work effectively and coordinate with scientists, flavorists, business managers and customers.
* Accuracy and attention to detail in documentation, in operating analytical instruments, sample preparation and product testing.
* Able to plan, organize, and execute the testing & analysis of a high volume of varied sample types, producing consistently high-quality results.
* Possess good organizational and communication skills. Able to write clear, concise reports and effectively present and discuss results to all audiences, including customers.
* Formal project management training will be provided.
Safety/Regulatory Training Requirements
* OSHA HAZCOM, CHP & lab safety, DOT awareness, RCRA waste management, ISO 9000 training
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.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
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.
