Technologist Market Sample Analysis / Chemielaborant / GC Analyst (m/f/d)

Overview

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food. With sales of around €4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America. Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked. Symrise - always inspiring more...

Your Role

In this role, you will support customer and internal projects through the analysis of natural and synthetic fragrances in market samples using GC and GC/MS. You will be responsible for sample preparation, method development, basic fragrance formulation, and the maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze natural and synthetic fragrances in market samples using GC and GC/MS, including sample preparation and clean‑up
• Develop, adapt, and optimize analytical methods
• Create basic fragrance formulae to support perfumer creations
• Maintain, service, and troubleshoot GC and GC/MS systems
• Ensure analytical quality, data integrity, and proper documentation of results
• Provide analytical support to internal customers, manage requests, and meet deadlines

About You

• Completed education as Chemical Laboratory Technician (Chemielaborant/in) , CTA , or equivalent scientific/technical qualification
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific/technical field is also acceptable.
• 5-10 years of hands‑on experience in GC analysis , ideally GC/MS
• Fluent German and English (both mandatory) , written and spoken
• Strong practical background in instrumental analysis
• Solid experience with GC/MS systems, including maintenance and troubleshooting
• Confident handling of analytical software (e.g. OpenChrom)
• Good working knowledge of MS Office

Our 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 the 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.