Food scientist as Product Developer (m/f/d)

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 €5.0 billion in the 2024 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…

As a Product & Application Development Technologist – Beverages, you will take care of the development and delivery of innovative and creative beverage solutions (e.g. compounds, syrups, emulsions, final beverages). You\’ll manage customer and proactive projects end-to-end ensuring compliance, cost-efficiency, performance, and documentation, while collaborating with cross-functional and international teams. You\’ll also support key accounts with technical expertise and product development, conduct stability testing, resolve complaints, and share best practices through workshops and presentations.

• Generate highly profitable new business & protect existing business
• Deliver projects on time and in line with B2C, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Coordinate & successfully execute product development and develop cost-effective beverage formulations
• Develop outstanding relations with key account customers
• Maintain full project transparency and documentation
• Adhere to safety, hygiene, and environmental standards
• Support strategic growth through high-quality, profitable beverage solutions
• Drive innovation and respond to customer project needs
• Sustain and expand existing business through technical excellence

• Degree in Food Science/Technology or Beverage Technology
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in a B2B beverage ingredient company or B2C drinks manufacturer.
• Proven expertise in beverage application, compound and emulsion development.
• Strong project management and technical communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the international beverage market.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP; strong presentation skills.
• Fluent in German and English; intercultural competence is essential.
• Willingness to travel for customer engagement and relationship building.
• Independent, proactive, and collaborative team player.

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 the 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.