QC Lab Technician

About Us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of around € 5 billion in the 2025 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Scent & Care creates and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules and mint aromas. Manufacturers use it to produce perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances and oral care products.

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About the Role

Position Summary

The QC Lab Technician is responsible for performing QC testing of incoming raw materials and customer project and finished product samples, providing administrative support of the SAP Quality Module and allied databases, coordinating analysis of ADHOC samples and communicating QC data to allied departments and outside customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A. Perform routine analyses and execute daily maintenance, calibration, validation, and optimization of laboratory instruments and data systems to ensure timely and reliable results.

B. Provide support to other departments and laboratory personnel by fulfilling requests for analytical test results. Investigate customer complaints, assist with their resolution, and communicate with clients as necessary.

C. Support the data upload process and assist with customer documentation, including certificates of analysis, specification reviews, and technical data requests.

D. Analyze data and create reports as required to clearly communicate insights and support optimal business decisions.

E. Support additional laboratory activities essential to the group's objectives. Carry out any other duties as assigned.

F. Other Functions:
* Assist in training laboratory personnel.
* Support continuous improvement activities.
* Perform additional tasks as required.

About You

Required Qualifications

• Associates of Science Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant discipline OR HS Diploma / GED plus 1-3 years of laboratory experience in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of standard analytical chemistry testing.
• Familiarity with analytical chemistry testing equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with SAP or other ERP system is an advantage.

What We Offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected gross salary for this position is USD $48000.00 - USD $55000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.