Quality Control Technician

Job Summary

The current opening of a Senior Application Scientist (f/m/d) is an important ingredients and applications development role, locally based in Geesthacht, regionally serving customers widely across the EMENA region while globally being embedded into the global Sensient Pharmaceuticals Business Unit with functional and business leadership based in Saint Louis, USA.

What you’ll do

• Ensure comprehensive application advise on the application of Sensient products 
• Develop technical concepts and solutions in accordance with requests from sales/distribution and marketing, as well as from representatives 
• Improve customer loyalty through technical seminars, training and presentation of innovative color concept
• Education and training of Sensient Group employees and sales/distribution representatives
• Performing product commercialization and creating test plans both in LIMs and Dev Ex
• Overseeing production trials on new products for the pharma business unit and assisting on production issues with Pharma products

What you’ll bring

• Professional experience in R&D and Application in the pharma or food ingredients industry
• BSc. or MSc in food science, food chemistry, food technology or pharmaceutical technology OR Apprenticeship in related fields
• Strong understanding of the development, production and application of food ingredients, experience with flavors, extracts, colors and coatings are an advantage
• Fluent (oral and written) in English; German and/or other European language skills are an advantage
• Strong intrinsically motivated mindset, innovative thinking and demonstrated ability to prioritize workload
• Willing / ability to travel up to 10%

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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