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Application Technologist IV
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a global leader in colors, flavors, and extracts. Our R&D teams drive innovation by developing advanced systems, ingredients, and technologies that transform food, personal care, and pharmaceutical products. Join us to be part of a dynamic group shaping the future across a variety of teams, including:
Analytics Team: Lead flavor research and analysis using instrumentation like HPLC, GC, and GC-MS. Improve and develop lab workflows and methodologies. Mentor staff to ensure both technical excellence and financial success through collaborative efforts.
Flavor Creation Team: Develop innovative flavors across diverse market segments, including Beverage, Savory, and Sweet. Work closely with customers and our Applications Teams to deliver impactful, tailored solutions which drive growth and exceed market expectations.
Sensory Team: Design and execute sensory and consumer research to provide in-depth understanding of products and consumers for product development, optimization and maintenance. Conduct panels and apply statistical analysis to deliver actionable insights. Lead training of cross-functional teams and customers in flavor language.
Innovation Team: Utilize scientific expertise to develop cutting-edge ingredients, formulations, and technologies. Contribute to groundbreaking product advancements. Collaborate with a global network of Sensient scientists to shape our industry's future.
Applications Team: Partner with customers in labs and at their facilities to bring their product visions to life. Solve challenges, provide creative solutions to deliver innovative products which align with customer goals across various industries.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
- Travel : Depends on Role
success profile
We are looking for team members who are:
- Results-focused
- Collaborative
- Skilled communicators
- Analytically rigorous
- Detail-oriented
- Intensely curious
Your journey
career path
This is a sample of the R&D Career paths at Sensient.
- Lab Technician
- Application Scientist (multiple levels)
- Technical Service Manager (multiple levels)
- Technical Director
- Senior Technical Director or
- Innovation Intern
- Innovation Associate (multiple levels)
- Innovation Scientist (multiple levels)
- Innovations Manager
cultural points
The Sensient Six are the core values that drive us in our mission.
- Entrepreneurial
- Customer focused
- Develop self and others
- Collaborative
- Results driven
- Know your job
My job gives me the unique opportunity to develop products that I feel passionate about. Being part of an international team, with access to so much know-how and the most innovative technologies, encourages me every day to do my best and to drive innovation.
Application Technologist IV
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Application Technologist to drive product development, flavour innovation and application solutions (beverage and QSR) within the flavours and food ingredients industry.
The successful candidate will leverage extensive technical expertise to develop high-quality products, translate customer requirements into commercially viable solutions and provide end-to-end technical support throughout the product development and commercialisation process. Working closely with Sales, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Manufacturing, this role plays a key part in strengthening customer relationships, securing new business opportunities and driving continuous innovation.
This opportunity is 100% office-based at our Biñan City in Laguna, Philippines office.
What You Will Do
- Agile Product Development: Lead the development of innovative beverage solutions for Industrial and QSR customers, across carbonated soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, coffee, tea, dairy, and non-dairy products from concept through commercialization.
- Commercial & Technical Sales Support: Partner with Industrial and QSR customers and commercial teams to deliver technical solutions, lead ideation workshops, and provide hands-on support throughout product development and launch.
- Data Validation: Ensure the accuracy of formulations, specifications, product documentation, and regulatory compliance while maintaining high food safety and quality standards.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and develop Beverage Application Technologists through coaching, project allocation, technical training, and performance development.
- Marketing Intelligence: Stay ahead of beverage trends, ingredient innovations, and consumer insights to identify new opportunities and support business growth.
- Industry Thought Leadership: Act as a trusted beverage expert by leading customer seminars, technical presentations, innovation sessions, and new product development initiatives.
What You Will Bring
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Technical Expertise: 10+ years of beverage product development experience with proven expertise formulation, processing, ingredient functionality, and applications across carbonated drinks, juices, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, coffee, tea, dairy, and non-dairy.
- Commercial Mindset: Strong customer-facing experience with a track record of translating market needs into winning product solutions, supporting new business development, and driving commercial growth through technical innovation.
- Leadership Style: Collaborative and results-oriented leader with experience mentoring technical teams, managing multiple priorities, and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What you will get:
- Competitive pay.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Opportunity to collaborate with your regional colleagues.
- A thorough and constructive training experience during onboarding and beyond which secure a solid foundation to know understand the organization and our products effectively.
- Shuttle bus at various pick-up points within the city - Alabang & Pasig, nearby Laguna area.
ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES (PHILIPPINES), INC.
Sensient Technologies (Philippines), Inc. is located in Biñan, Laguna. This serves as the company's production, technical and applications, and service center for the dynamic Philippine market for colors and flavors. The site, which is an accredited Silliker Gold standard included stringent procedures and documentation for, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and HACCP, includes its own warehouse, office, and applications laboratories.
ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors and flavors. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, display imaging chemicals, and other specialty chemicals. The company's customers include major international manufacturers representing some of the world's best-known brands, as well as up-and-coming dynamic manufacturers.
With global operations in 71 locations in 31 countries, Sensient has built a corporate culture that incorporates expertise from regions around the world. We have customers in 150 countries. Over a decade, Sensient has grown from a domestic food company to a world-leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of sophisticated color and flavor systems.
Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com
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