Application Technologist (m/f/d)

Symrise is there throughout the day. Do you want to be there too?

At Symrise we create inspiring scent and taste experiences for products that are a staple part of every life, such as perfumes, personal care products, detergents and household cleaners, beverages, snacks, sweets, pet food and baby food. With over 9,000 employees in 90 different countries, we have established ourselves as one of the world’s leading companies in our industry. Our scents, flavors, cosmetic ingredients and functional ingredients can be found in more than 30,000 products in around 160 countries.

Targets of the Position

Your role

As Application Technologist (m/f/d), you work in a highly creative and innovative role supporting business growth, customer needs, and product launches. You ensure that projects are delivered on time, with high technical quality and strong application performance.

• Execute formulation and product development projects in close collaboration with Product Management, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines
• Develop innovative cosmetic formulations aligned with marketing concepts and customer requirements
• Formulate and optimize a wide range of personal care products, including:
• Leave-on and rinse-off applications
• W/O and O/W emulsions
• Gel-based systems
• Surfactant-based formulations
• Work with functional ingredients, with a focus on sun care and color cosmetics
• Benchmark and analyze competitive products, including evaluation of UV filters, emulsifiers, and other key raw materials
• Plan and conduct laboratory work, including:
• Stability testing
• Analytical and sensory performance evaluations
• Use of equipment such as microscopy, rheometer, and UV-Labsphere
• Evaluate and interpret formulation and test data using internal systems and databases (e.g. SAP, ServiceNow)