About Symrise AG
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
- 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.
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Application Technologist (Sweet & Beverage), Philippines
As an Application Technologist leading out Sweet & Beverage category, you will be working closely with cross functional teams and departments to drive new product creations and continuous improvements for existing products to meet customers needs and market demands. You will be responsible for flavor evaluation and application for various products within Sweet & Beverage categories. Furthermore, you will assist with customer visits and presentations and you will provide technical assistance and training for customers. This role will report directly to Technical Manager, based in Philippines.
The Position:
Evaluate flavors and recommend suitable flavors for application in different beverage, dairy and sweet formats in accordance to specific requirements
Create prototypes of sweets and beverages (i.e. Ready-To-Drink (RTD), Carbonated Soft Drink (CSD), powder mixes, syrups).
Apply knowledge and understanding of Symrise technology and technical competences in food products
Stay up-to-date with new developments in ingredients and application technologies
Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment in accordance with EHS policies
Ensure laboratory equipment are well-maintained
Ensure product developments are in compliance with defined legal, religious and customer requirements
Manage recipe documentation and flavor & product application evaluation data
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Category Managers, Sales, Internal Technical Team, SCI, R&T and other departments as necessary
Assist in customer visits, sensory evaluation sessions and presentations
Work closely with Sales and Marketing team to assess and develop new concepts based on market demands
Provide technical assistance and training to customers as required
Participate in flavor evaluation for finished goods and market samples.
The Ideal Candidate:
Degree in Food Science / Food Technology / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of work experience in Research & Development in beverage manufacturing and/or flavor / food ingredients company focused in beverage and dairy applications
Experience in bakery and confectionery applications will be an added advantage
Knowledge in food regulations, food safety requirement and quality assurance is mandatory
Knowledge in ingredients and laboratory equipment related to tasks
Possess good sensory analysis skills
Proficient in both written and spoken English
Task-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and excellence.
Strong team player, creative, open to ideas & coaching and a self-starter
Has strong project management, interpersonal and communication skills
Job Reference: AP00411
