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

At Symrise we create inspiring scent and taste experiences for products that are a staple part of every life, such as perfumes, personal care products, detergents and household cleaners, beverages, snacks, sweets, pet food and baby food. With over 9,000 employees in 90 different countries, we have established ourselves as one of the world's leading companies in our industry. Our scents, flavors, cosmetic ingredients and functional ingredients can be found in more than 30,000 products in around 160 countries.

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.

• 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

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