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Innovation Technician

Geesthacht, Schleswig-Holstein, DE  
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Job ID 5442 Date posted 04/04/2025 Category Research and Development

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a global leader in colors, flavors, and extracts. Our R&D teams drive innovation by developing advanced systems, ingredients, and technologies that transform food, personal care, and pharmaceutical products. Join us to be part of a dynamic group shaping the future across a variety of teams, including:

Analytics Team: Lead flavor research and analysis using instrumentation like HPLC, GC, and GC-MS. Improve and develop lab workflows and methodologies. Mentor staff to ensure both technical excellence and financial success through collaborative efforts.

Flavor Creation Team: Develop innovative flavors across diverse market segments, including Beverage, Savory, and Sweet. Work closely with customers and our Applications Teams to deliver impactful, tailored solutions which drive growth and exceed market expectations.

Sensory Team: Design and execute sensory and consumer research to provide in-depth understanding of products and consumers for product development, optimization and maintenance. Conduct panels and apply statistical analysis to deliver actionable insights. Lead training of cross-functional teams and customers in flavor language.

Innovation Team: Utilize scientific expertise to develop cutting-edge ingredients, formulations, and technologies. Contribute to groundbreaking product advancements. Collaborate with a global network of Sensient scientists to shape our industry's future.

Applications Team: Partner with customers in labs and at their facilities to bring their product visions to life. Solve challenges, provide creative solutions to deliver innovative products which align with customer goals across various industries.

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
  • Travel : Depends on Role
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success profile

We are looking for team members who are:

  • Results-focused
  • Collaborative
  • Skilled communicators
  • Analytically rigorous
  • Detail-oriented
  • Intensely curious

Your journey

career path

This is a sample of the R&D Career paths at Sensient.

  • Lab Technician
  • Application Scientist (multiple levels)
  • Technical Service Manager (multiple levels)
  • Technical Director
  • Senior Technical Director or
  • Innovation Intern
  • Innovation Associate (multiple levels)
  • Innovation Scientist (multiple levels)
  • Innovations Manager

cultural points

The Sensient Six are the core values that drive us in our mission.

  • Entrepreneurial
  • Customer focused
  • Develop self and others
  • Collaborative
  • Results driven
  • Know your job
My job gives me the unique opportunity to develop products that I feel passionate about. Being part of an international team, with access to so much know-how and the most innovative technologies, encourages me every day to do my best and to drive innovation.
Lisa Innovation Manager, Germany

Innovation Technician

Geesthacht, Schleswig-Holstein, DE  
Job ID 5442 Date posted April 1, 2025 Job Category Research and Development

Innovation Technician

The Innovation Technician ensures a flexible product development in line with market needs, yet also a continuous technological optimization of the existing product range. A key element of this role will be to systematically analyze and evaluate the stability of natural coloring formulations to enhance and simplify application for our customers in the food and beverage industry. Within this role you will be expanding your expertise on existing and novel natural dye formulations as well as on analytical detection methods.

What you’ll do:

  • Conducting laboratory tests and analysis to facilitate the formulation and production of natural food colorings in support of the other Innovation team members
  • Conducting and documenting stability tests
  • Ensuring smooth day-to-day laboratory operations (e.g., taking care of supplies and laboratory aids, raw material stock, equipment maintenance and calibration)
  • Implementation and update of new product developments and raw materials in the existing database systems
  • Implementation and update of QC test plans for new product developments and raw materials in the LIMS
  • Development and optimization of analytical test methods
  • Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment and measuring instruments
  • Supporting the manufacturing of laboratory samples and small-scale production runs for initial customer inquiries, as well as supporting initial production runs and the corresponding scale-up process, including documentation

What you’ll bring:

  • Ideally a 3-year vocational training or equivalent experience as a chemical laboratory technician
  • Several years of professional experience in a laboratory (R&D) in the food industry
  • Capability to analyze problems and opportunities and provide creative solutions 
  • Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing plant conditions
  • German and English fluency is crucial and would allow you to collaborate and communicate effectively inside and outside the organization

What you’ll get:

  • Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week 
  • An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities 
  • A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond 

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors: 

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

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