Industrialization and Technical Support Technician
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Role Overview
Support Industrial Trials in accordance with the R&D roadmap.
Manage formulation, process chart, related paperwork, recording documents and processes
Provide technical support to NAM DTS team with performing physical and chemical analysis and reporting results
Ensure technical support and troubleshooting to all departments
Make propositions for continuously improve our process, products and programs
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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 €4.9 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.
Symrise – always inspiring more...
Job Summary
Support Industrial Trials in accordance with the R&D roadmap.
Manage formulation, process chart, related paperwork, recording documents and processes
Provide technical support to NAM DTS team with performing physical and chemical analysis and reporting results
Ensure technical support and troubleshooting to all departments
Make propositions for continuously improve our process, products and programs
INDUSTRIALIZATION
Support engineers and management team in qualification trials by:
Assisting to opening and closing trial reviews with quality, purchasing and industrial
Preparing the documentation for the trial: formulation and production paperwork
Aligning with scheduling team on trial dates, monitoring trial schedule changes and communicating coverage needs to the trial team.
Executing scale up trials in industrial plant
Support the execution of other ITS trials when needed
Locating / staging raw materials and ingredients prior to trials
Training operators during scale up of the product
Adapting work hours according to the production schedule during trial days
Trouble shoot, ensure good reporting on production paperwork.
Supporting project execution: pilots, coatings, tests planning, analytical and palatability results
Report technical information in project documents and communicate results to engineer and manager.
Ensure follow-up after product validation in production (first 10 production batches)
PRODUCTION RECIPES MANAGEMENT Per the directions of the ITS manager or ITS engineer: • Create Bill of Material in ERP and corresponding equipment (blender, reactor, drier) • Validate and update formulas • Modify formulas to ensure business continuity • Ensure that formulation and paperwork are available, correct and will be respected. • Provide formulas for rework
ANALYTICAL SUPPORT Support Scientists, engineers and management team in analytical requests execution: • Execute based on assigned timeline chemical and physical analysis on products. • Report results in defined reporting documents. • Participate in analytical methods updates and equipment calibration / maintenance.
INITIATIVES • To report to management about any malfunctioning into the system and take relevant short term corrective action and propose long term options. • To constantly improve the communication system (paperwork, computers…)
Safety Components:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) •Lock Out / Tag Out •Slip / Trip / Fall Hazards •Proper chemical storage and use •Proper Lifting Techniques •Frequent safe lifting of up to 50lbs is required •Unrestricted range of motion required
COMMUNICATION – PROBLEM SOLVING – CREATIVITY •Analyzing and Interpreting – Adhering Principles and Values •Supporting & Co-operating – Deciding and Initiating Action •Creating and Conceptualizing – Planning & Organizing •Interacting & Presenting – Working with People •Communication - Leading & Supervising •Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution – Working with People •Adapting and Coping – Following Instructions & Procedures
EDUCATION/SKILLS NEEDED
- High School diploma required
- 1 to 5 years work experience is required
- Experience in food manufacturing is preferred
- GMP and Hygiene practices knowledge is preferred
- Flexibility and Reactivity
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Basic knowledge of email tools (Outlook)
- Basic Math skills
- Good reading and comprehension skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Self-Motivated, Initiative, Team player, quality conscious
Our offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or any other basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business necessity.
About Symrise
Global supplier of fragrances, flavors, and cosmetic ingredients.
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