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Application Technologist IV

Keysborough, Victoria, AU  
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Job ID 5827 Date posted 07/30/2025 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

Application Technologist IV

Keysborough, Victoria, AU  
Job ID 5827 Date posted July 29, 2025 Job Category Research and Development

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

Sensient Australia is a leading developer, producer and supplier of natural and synthetic flavour and colour systems for customers around the country and within the Asia Pacific Region. The Company's high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. We are seeking for a collaborative individual who will be working closely with the Commercial Group to leverage technical expertise in advancing and sustaining business growth within Australia's colour business sectors.

What you will do: 

  • Guiding Colour Technologists and Application Technologists in executing customer projects related to colour that sourced from our Project Pipeline. 
  • Duties encompass developing prototypes that showcase customer specifications, offering technical support throughout project lifecycles, and delivering comprehensive technical guidance to both external and internal stakeholders.
  • Review compliance with relevant regulations, in conjunction with the Regulatory Team, as required
  • Translate data to non-technical and diverse audience.
  • Maintain technical documentation for all products and application formulations. Help develop product formulation prototypes with Sensient ingredients for strategic commercial documents and presentations.
  • Design and delivery training and mentoring in the colour category, to help build skills within the local Sensient Team 

What you will bring: 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in general science or food science or equivalent experience preferred. 
  • 10 years of project management experience. 
  • Seven to ten years of technical experience in the food colorants industry with a strong understanding of finished formulations. 
  • Must have a suitable industry presence to present a credible authority to our customer, employees and the broader food industry.

What you will get: 

  • Competitive pay.
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with your regional colleagues.
  • A thorough and constructive training experience during onboarding and beyond which secure a solid foundation to know understand the organization and our products effectively. 
  • Shuttle bus at various pick-up points within the city - Alabang & Pasig, nearby Laguna area. 

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, display imaging chemicals, and other specialty chemicals. The company's customers include major international manufacturers representing some of the world's best-known brands, as well as up-and-coming dynamic manufacturers.

With global operations in 71 locations in 31 countries, Sensient has built a corporate culture that incorporates expertise from regions around the world. We have customers in 150 countries. Over a decade, Sensient has grown from a domestic food company to a world-leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of sophisticated color and flavor systems.

Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.  For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in New Zealand without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

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