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
We offer a position as Technologist Flavor Analysis in a dedicated and highly motivated team in Research & Technology, TN&H. You will drive and shape the analytical support for product development and mid-term research projects in a local and global network of Flavorists, Product Developers and Scientists.

Your detailed role will comprise lab work, data evaluation and report generation, including:

• Sample clean-up following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Instrumental analysis (e.g., GC/MS) and proper maintenance of analytical equipment.
• Evaluation of mass spectrometric data, including deconvolution and identification of potential raw materials and the compilation of analysis reports.

A key challenge in this role is the close collaboration with technical teams in Research & Technology, as well as the Development Categories Sweet, Dairy, and Beverages, with the goal of translating analytical data into meaningful flavor recipes.

Additionally, the role involves continuously optimizing laboratory workflows by leveraging new digital tools and software applications. Accurate documentation and adherence to internal quality and safety standards are also essential.About You

• Completed vocational training as a chemical laboratory technician or a Bachelor/Master of Science degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Food Science or related fields.
• Experience in mass spectrometry and GC/MS data evaluation.
• Knowledge in flavor chemistry or flavor sensory is benefitial.
• Strong problem-solving and c ommunication skills , creativity , and openness to teamwork.
• Hands on mentality, accurate and efficient handling of tasks in an analytical lab environment.
• Affinity for data science tools and interest in new software features.
• German and/or English language skills are required.

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.

Your detailed role will comprise lab work, data evaluation and report generation, including:

• Sample clean-up following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Instrumental analysis (e.g., GC/MS) and proper maintenance of analytical equipment.
• Evaluation of mass spectrometric data, including deconvolution and identification of potential raw materials and the compilation of analysis reports

Additionally, the role involves continuously optimizing laboratory workflows by leveraging new digital tools and software applications. Accurate documentation and adherence to internal quality and safety standards are also essential.About You

• Completed vocational training as a chemical laboratory technician or a Bachelor/Master of Science degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Food Science or related fields.
• Experience in mass spectrometry and GC/MS data evaluation.
• Knowledge in flavor chemistry or flavor sensory is benefitial.
• Strong problem-solving and c ommunication skills , creativity , and openness to teamwork.
• Hands on mentality, accurate and efficient handling of tasks in an analytical lab environment.
• Affinity for data science tools and interest in new software features.
• German and/or English language skills are required