Application Scientist, Savoury & Pet Food

In close cooperation with R&D and Sales, you will develop new product concepts, are a competent partner for our customers and the technical support to our sales team. In this responsible position, you will work closely with national and international colleagues to optimize our product range and to realize innovative solutions for our customers.

• →Realization of customer projects: development of application formulations in the lab, creation and optimization of application processes
• →Provide product recommendations in e.g. Savoury or Pet Food based on Sensient’s colour portfolio
• →Support of the sales and marketing at customer presentations and product launches, e.g. with application trials, prototyping and photographs
• →Conduct technical seminars, trainings and presentations of innovative colour concepts
• →Represent Sensient Food Colors at fairs and exhibitions
• →Participate in national and international project teams

• You bring a university degree in chemistry, food technology or similar studies
• With professional experience in R&D, you have a strong understanding of the development, production and application of food ingredients
• Fluent in English spoken and written
• Very good knowledge of MS Office; experience in dealing with a computerized inventory management program is beneficial
• We need a creative mind and you will show us your innovative thinking and creativity in the recruiting process, both in a team as well as in an autonomous roles
• As you will have customer contacts, we may occasionally require some travel, which you are willing and able to take up

• The opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite in Geesthacht 5 days per week 
• An excellent development opportunity to grow your career 
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond 

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.

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.