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Innovation Associate

Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, Val d'Oise, FR  
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Job ID 5672 Date posted 08/06/2025 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 Associate

Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, Val d'Oise, FR  
Job ID 5672 Date posted August 5, 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. 


We are looking for an innovation associate / Lab technician to be based in our laboratory in Saint-Ouen l’Aumône (95), France for the development of new functional & actives ingredients for skin care, rinse-off, fragrance or make-up applications. You are rigorous, organized, enterprising and with a keen interest in the understanding of cosmetic raw materials. 

What you’ll do: 


•    Screening of new raw materials for the development of new cosmetic ingredients 
•    Characterization of material performance 
•    Result report, project support, first production attendance and portfolio maintenance support 
•    Maintenance of laboratory equipment & consumable, and implementation of procedures for material testing or equipment usage    

What you’ll bring:


•    BTS, DUT, License Pro or equivalent (Bac +2/+3) in chemistry or cosmetics 
•    A first experience in cosmetic raw material industry is preferable. 
•    Skills in Color, Polymer & Surfactant characterization (Spectrophotometry, Infrared, Viscosimeter, rheometer, texture analyzer, tensiometer, etc.) 
•    Proficiency in the essential Office Pack (PowerPoint, Word, Excel),

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 Personal Care and Specialties Market (PSCM) develops, produces, and markets ingredients and high-quality colors for the personal care and cosmetics industry, as well as Specialty Colors for use in household and industrial cleaners, specialist coatings and agriculture product applications.
For more information, visit our website at https://careers.sensient.com/en and our presentation of the company https://bit.ly/414ggGa

For more information, visit our website at https://careers.sensient.com/en and our presentation of the company https://bit.ly/414ggGa

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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