About Us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.
With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world’s leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.
Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.
Symrise – always inspiring more…Your Role
This is a 12-month fixed-term position .

As a Technologist you will expand our Biosystems Cell Factories team by driving the development of biotechnological processes through hands-on lab work. Key tasks of your role in our molecular and microbiological environment include:

• Execution and documentation of experiments in the biotechnological laboratories
• Construction of synthetic cell factories
• Cultivation trials and media optimization for S1 microorganisms
• Development and implementation of enzymatic assays
• Preparation and analysis of chromatographic samples
• Production of sensory samples
• General maintenance of the laboratories

About You

• Completed vocational training as a biology laboratory technician with 2+ years experience or comparable technical background, e.g. Bachelor/Master of Science in biotechnology, molecular biology, microbiology or related fields
• Excellent knowledge in biotechnology with focus on molecular biology, microbial cultivation, biotransformation & enzyme assay development
• Confident handling of relevant research tools (e.g. PubMed, SciFinder, BLAST)
• Knowledge of natural product chemistry and basic analytical techniques would be beneficial
• Confident handling of the MS 365 suite
• You are an independent, proactive & collaborative team player, demonstrating attention to detail and upholding high standards
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is expected, Advanced German skills (minimum C1 level) are essential.

Our 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.

• Execution and documentation of experiments in the biotechnological laboratories
• Construction of synthetic cell factories
• Cultivation trials and media optimization for S1 microorganisms
• Development and implementation of enzymatic assays
• Preparation and analysis of chromatographic samples
• Production of sensory samples
• General maintenance of the laboratorie