Food Chemist with PhD m/f/d

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 € 3.5 billion in the 2020 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 – always inspiring more …

We are searching for a Food Chemist with PhD m/f/d with focus on analytical and science driven product development for our Applied Research group in the Research & Technology Department of the Flavor & Nutrition segment.

Objective of position:

The Project Manager position is dedicated to apply comprehensive analytical expertise of foods, flavorings and raw materials to develop new innovative and sustainable product solutions. The position also requires strong interdisciplinary communication skills to internal and external stake holders, and the ability to fascinate and convince people for teaming up.

• Development of cutting-edge analytical tools for high level analysis of foods and flavorings
• Interpretation of analytical data across various disciplines and strong linkage to sensory attributes
• Presentation of results to customers and project teams
• Alignment with other technical teams in Holzminden and the regions
• Implementation of novel data science approaches by means of statistical software tools

• PhD in Food Science or Food Technology or Analytical Chemistry with excellent theoretical and practical expertise in natural product chemistry
• International working experience would be an advantage
• Business fluent in English and German (written and spoken); advanced French language skills are a benefit
• High interest and ambition to explore new technical opportunities with the aim to develop new products
• Affinity to statistical tools and data science is helpful
• Willingness to travel and work in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Communicative competencies with a high level of interpersonal skills

• Open and respectful corporate culture with flat hierarchies and the possibility to work on innovative projects in a team-oriented and international work environment
• Flexible work arrangements, associated daycare facilities for children and further offers to support work-life-balance
• Individual training and international career opportunities
• Attractive compensation package and profit sharing, 30 vacation days per year, holiday pay and Christmas bonus for tariff employees
• Company pension scheme, life time working time accounts, canteen as well as other social and complementary benefits

Join us today!

If you feel that you fit the above criteria then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

Your contact: Karin Groeneveld

Location: 37603 Holzminden