Lab Technician QC (m,w,d)

Description du poste:

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients, as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry, and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, operates in more than 100 locations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the United States, and Latin America.
Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that are an essential part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.
Symrise - always inspiring more…
Your Role

The main mission of this position is to perform sensory evaluations and physicochemical analyses of raw materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities

* Conduct sensory evaluations of raw materials and finished products, including assessment of appearance, odor, color, and taste. Materials may be powders or liquids, natural or synthetic, of botanical, animal, or other origins, and may contain all allergens except nuts, peanuts, lupin, and sesame.
* Perform physicochemical analyses such as salt content, water content, functionality testing, granulometry, infrared (IR) analysis, and other relevant assays.
* Carry out in-house allergen testing using rapid test kits.
* Prepare samples for external laboratory analyses (e.g., microbiological testing and contaminants) and manage the receipt, review, and documentation of analytical results.
* Prepare, incubate, and evaluate environmental monitoring samples, including surface samples.
* Perform water and wastewater analyses according to established procedures.
* Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, including equipment verification, calibration, and analytical method verification.
* Enter analytical data and manage documentation in SAP, ensuring accurate records and full traceability.
* Interpret analytical results and support quality-related decision-making.
* Make usage decisions for approval or rejection of raw material and finished product batches based on specifications and test results.
* Raise non-conformance reports for raw materials and finished products in collaboration with the Senior Instrument Analyst and follow up on corrective and preventive actions until closure.
* Ensure proper organization, storage, and archiving of laboratory samples.
* Perform internal calibration of laboratory equipment (e.g., thermometers).
* Create and manage purchase orders related to laboratory consumables and equipment.
* Support the investigation and resolution of customer complaints.
* Provide day-to-day operational support to the QC Laboratory Supervisor.
* Carry out any additional tasks assigned by the QC Supervisor or the GPM/QA/QC/Complaint Management Director.
About you

* You have a degree or vocational training in Chemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Laboratory Sciences, or a related field.
* You may have initial professional experience or internships in a quality control, laboratory, or analytical environment, ideally within food, ingredients, flavors, or a regulated industry.
* You have a genuine interest in laboratory work, sensory evaluation, and analytical testing, and you are motivated to develop your technical skills further.
* You are comfortable following standard operating procedures and working in accordance with quality, safety, and hygiene requirements.
* You show attention to detail and understand the importance of accurate data recording, documentation, and traceability.
* You are willing to work with different types of materials and products in a sensory and analytical context.
* You are organized, reliable, and able to manage routine tasks while meeting deadlines.
* You are a team player with good communication skills and are open to receiving guidance and feedback from more senior colleagues.
* You are comfortable working with IT systems (e.g. SAP or similar) and standard office tools, or ready to learn quickly.
* A proactive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to support different laboratory activities are key to your success in this role.
Our Offer

At Symrise, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and enjoy inspiring experiences that contribute to the well-being of millions of people across more than 160 countries.
People are at the center of everything we do. This approach drives our above-market growth and makes our company an exceptional place to develop your career.

Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Symrise, we value diversity in all its forms. We believe in equality, respect and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our culture. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, genders, ages and beliefs, convinced that diversity fuels innovation.
If you want to be part of a team that celebrates collaboration and unique perspectives, we encourage you to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need