Job Description

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 \xe2\x82\xac 4.6 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.Symrise \xe2\x80\x93 always inspiring more \xe2\x80\xa6Research Technologist (F&B), SingaporeAs a Research Technologist, you will be responsible to work closely with cross functional teams such as Application and Creation team on various cross categories projects to analyze food / flavor samples using analytical instruments. From the analytical data and interpretation, you will be required to make a suggestion and support basic formulation according to the needs and requirements of our internal / external stakeholders. Furthermore, you will be involved in sensory evaluation with cross functional teams to provide valuable analysis to enhance the prototype. This role will report directly to Senior Research Technologist.The Position:

• Analyze volatiles and non-volatiles composition of food and flavor samples and translate into formulation to the developers
• Manage selection of sample preparation methods
• Perform laboratory maintenance and inventory management
• Perform calibration of instruments for operation and ensure instruments are well-maintained.
• Manage troubleshoot independently if there is any technical / instrument challenges
• Handle reactive and research analysis project to provide good data for joint discussion
• Liaise with cross functional stakeholders to share and explain the analytical information
• Support upgradation of chromatography instrumentation and technology in sample preparation
• Support developers and supply chain in quality resolution
• Be responsible for health, safety, hygiene, ethical and financial integrity of all projects involved
• Recognize the needs and desire to undertake personal development as the role develops

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree Food Science & Technology, Chemistry and / or Biological Sciences or equivalent field
• Minimum 1-2 years of research and / or relevant industry experiences with broad food / flavor science knowledge and understanding
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Possess advance chromatography instrumentation, instrument software and data processing skills will be an added advantage
• Strong team player, independent, patient, creative and enjoys routine research
• Strong analytical skills and proactiveness to take initiatives to support the team
• Determination, perseverance and positivity

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