Microbiologist

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 € 3.8 billion in the 2021 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.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

Position Summary:

The Microbiologist independently performs laboratory duties, including media preparation, stock culture maintenance, microbial culture preparation, and preservative efficacy testing along with other essential microbiology laboratory functions to provide the NA Sales Team customer support when promoting the Micro Protection product portfolio.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform basic Microbiology laboratory functions, including preparation of media and microbial cultures. Perform stock culture maintenance. Perform preservative efficacy testing
2. Implement and execute microbiology laboratory policies and procedures (SOPs), and update laboratory procedure manual with revisions as needed
3. Maintain sample submission records along with test data. Prepare technical reports as necessary
4. Perform additional Microbiological testing as necessary
5. Provide tours of the Microbiology Laboratory to visiting customers, sales representatives and Symrise staff
6. Maintain laboratory and stockroom consumables inventory
7. Collaborate with CINA Applications Laboratory to perform preservative efficacy testing on personal care and household formulations containing Micro Protection ingredients
8. Train laboratory technicians, temporary personnel and summer interns on microbiology lab practices and procedures

Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

Skills & Abilities:

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.

Your contact: Brian Albanese

Job location: Teterboro