Application Technologist (m/f/d) - Micro Protection

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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 EUR4.9 billion in the 2025 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.
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Your role

As Application Technologist (m/f/d), you will work in a highly creative and innovative role supporting the growth of our dynamic cosmetic ingredients portfolio.
Your role involves:

* Coordination of formulation projects and new product developments in close collaboration with product managers, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
* Development of new cosmetic formulations to support marketing activities, customer applications, and product launches.
* Design, execution, and evaluation of formulation and stability studies, including troubleshooting and assessment of multifunctional ingredients.
* Setup, monitoring, and evaluation of stability and physico-chemical tests (e.g. pH, color, viscosity), with clear documentation in structured study reports.
* Proactive contribution of creative ideas and practical solutions aligned with business needs and project priorities.
* Monitoring of cosmetic formulation trends and market developments using tools such as the Mintel database.
* Coordination of preservation efficacy tests and close collaboration with microbiology laboratories and other internal or external labs to support customers.
* Support of smooth laboratory operations, including raw material sourcing, lab supply management, and equipment control and maintenance.
About you

* Degree in chemistry, cosmetic science, or technology of cosmetics, or a comparable scientific background.
* Ideally around 2 years of experience in cosmetic formulation or a related laboratory-based role.
* Hands-on experience in formulating Personal Care products and evaluating stability and performance data.
* Confidence in using laboratory equipment for physico-chemical measurements and in preparing technical documentation and reports.
* Solid knowledge of safety, hygiene, ISO requirements, and best practices in a chemical laboratory environment.
* Comfortable handling common IT tools such as MS Office, SAP, and DoE tools.
* Autonomous, curious, and creative mindset with the ability to work effectively in an international environment.
* Fluent English skills (written and spoken); German language skills are a plus.

Our offer

We are offering a full-time position (39 hours/week). Earliest starting date is May 1st, 2026.
* 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 day-care 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, lifetime 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