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Sample Lab Technician

Keysborough, Victoria, AU  
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Job ID 5610 Date posted 05/28/2025 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

Sample Lab Technician

Keysborough, Victoria, AU  
Job ID 5610 Date posted May 27, 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.

Are you looking to take on a pivotal role in sample management? Join us as we search for a detail-oriented individual to coordinate sample preparation, compounding, and shipping to our valued customers.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with various teams including Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, Technical, and QC to ensure the seamless management of this critical process. Responsibilities include logging and coordinating sampling, labeling, packaging, preparing shipping documentation, and overseeing the collection of samples for both local and international shipments.

This exciting role will be 5 days per week onsite in our Melbourne office. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

What you will do:

  • Understanding and following quality procedures 
  • Ability to work in fast pace environment and paying attention to detail
  • Picking finish products and raw materials and recording product and batch information   
  • Compounding/mixing small batches in the lab 
  • Completing  label and shipping paperwork 
  • Cleaning and daily housekeeping 

What you will bring: 

  • High school or entry level university equivalent education. 
  • Applicants should have minimum of 1 year of related laboratory, production, hospitality or shipping/despatch  experience in the Food, Beverage, or Pharmaceutical industry within Australia
  • Knowledge of GMP standard

What's in it for you:

  • Competitive pay and performance-based incentives.
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, on site 5 days per week. 
  • A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond which secure a solid foundation to know understand the organization and products effectively.

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. 

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 (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

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

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