Job Description

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic active ingredients and functional ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food. Its sales of approximately EUR 5.0 billion in the 2024 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented in 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 indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.
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Perfumery Technician, Singapore (1-Year Contract)
As a Perfumery Technician of the Creation Laboratory, you will be responsible to assist the Perfumers in creating inspiring fragrances by compounding and delivering outstanding fragrances to the clients to drive the growth of the fragrance business in the region. You will also be responsible to perform routine laboratory tests including flashpoint testing for newly registered products and to ensure the raw materials' physical and chemical characteristics (i.e. colour, consistency and odour) meet the specific requirements. In addition, you are also expected to perform good laboratory practices and housekeeping in accordance with the guidelines.
The Position:

• To assist Perfumers and Laboratory Supervisor/Manager by compounding fragrance samples according to the required quantities and lead-time
• To ensure raw materials are well replenished in the laboratory
• Assist Application Laboratory by compounding trail samples
• Conduct regular documentation on compounding outputs and inventories and label Globally Harmonized System (GHS) accordingly for all raw materials and fragrances
• Prepare samples for Quality Control on new references and for trials to ensure they meet the requirements according to the national standards
• To perform tests on flashpoint for newly registered products and update the library collection accordingly
• Carry out daily work activities in the laboratory and ensure safety guidelines and measures are in place and adhered to.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetic Science or equivalent with at least 1 year of working experience in laboratory. Experience in compounding is an added advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong team player, independent and patient, meticulous and organized.

Skills Required