What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist (Flavors) position at Symrise AG?
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 € 4.9 billion in the 2024 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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About the Role
Position Summary
The Research Scientist performs natural synthesis of target Flavor molecules, along with extractions of liquid flavors or botanical matter using liquid solvents, both fractional and short path distillations and enzymatic fermentations in order to generate complex Natural Flavors. Conducts daily activities in a timely manner as required to meet proposed project deadlines as dictated by both in-house and external customers. Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment and keeping stock of raw materials, laboratory supplies and solvents. Incumbent should have the ability to interact with Customers face-to-face showing an apt for professionalism.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform natural synthesis of new and novel natural flavor compounds using organic chemistry and available natural flavor raw materials
- Perform extractions on dry botanicals in order to generate complex flavors which can be applied to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage formulations
- Perform both fractional and short path distillations in order to isolate naturally occurring flavor compounds
- Assist in duties which support the in-house production department via the generation of natural flavor products
- Perform general housekeeping and dishwashing duties consistent with maintaining a safe and clean laboratory
- Legibly record and document all production and experiment details in separate laboratory notebooks
- Attend both scheduled department and safety meetings
About You
Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
- Must have a BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or other related discipline
- 2 years of professional work experience in research science and/or chemistry and performing extractions and distillations on a regular basis.
- 2 years of professional work experience in the food and flavor industry is desired and will be prioritized.
- Must have experience handling chemicals.
Skills & Abilities:
- Must have knowledge of organic synthesis with familiarity of named reactions.
- Must also have the ability to use both small and large scale laboratory equipment.
- Must be able to perform fractional and rush over distillations while under a vacuum atmosphere.
- Must have familiarity with flavor and fragrance chemicals with a general understanding and knowledge of chemicals and any potential adverse interactions.
- Must have good math skills and computer knowledge of SAP in order to search for or record new formulations.
- Must be comfortable working in a laboratory with proper ventilation conditions of chemicals.
What We 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 the 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.
