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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 looking for a Compounder to join our team to support the flavor creation and sampling team by compounding, labelling and preparing flavors for shipping following the appropriate procedures.
What you’ll do:
- Work to guarantee the traceability and quality of Compound samples with consistent accuracy and precision according to formulation (liquid and powder)
- Assist in the evaluation of raw materials for organoleptic quality and specification review and support flavor creation
- Keep the sample KPIs on track and prioritise tasks by using your own initiative to solve issues quickly according to agreed priorities and maintain a clean work environment by observing all laboratory protocols
- Check stock levels, replenishing where required though compounding or liaising with production
- Pack and ship samples using relevant logistical IT systems and complete document filing for customs purposes
- Participate in Sensory Panels and maintain a professional and pleasant working relationship with team members
What you’ll bring:
- A Scientific background with an ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentage calculations and conversion between imperial and metric units of measure
- Minimum of High school education or GED. Associate degree would be an advantage
- An ability to work under pressure within a fast-paced environment
- No prior experience required, however any laboratory experience and knowledge in health and safety would be an advantage
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods and be able to occasionally lift up-to 25lbs
What you’ll get:
- Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
- An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
- Opportunity to develop a strong and fulfilling career
- Opportunity to join the Sensient Flavorist Training Program after completion of 2 years as a compounder
About Sensient:
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.
About Sensient Flavors:
Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.
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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Skills Required
- Scientific background with ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including percentage and unit conversions
- Minimum high school education or GED (Associate degree advantageous)
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
- Laboratory experience and knowledge in health and safety
- Ability to sample from production (raw materials and final product)
- Liquid and powder flavor compounding experience
- Spray dry equipment usage and cleaning
- Dangerous goods carriage certificate and/or logistics experience
- Understanding of shipment process and experience with logistical IT systems
Sensient Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensient Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensient Technologies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair pay is frequently highlighted as aligning well with job responsibilities, and base compensation is often framed as competitive for the industry. The overall package is commonly characterized as good when considering pay together with benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are consistently described as comprehensive, with day-one eligibility and strong employer premium cost-sharing noted for U.S. salaried employees. Low premiums are repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator in the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is reinforced by a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and the presence of additional retirement vehicles such as an ESOP, with certain locations also referencing pension arrangements. This stack is presented as a meaningful component of total rewards beyond base salary.
Sensient Technologies Insights
What We Do
We Bring Life to Products. Our name communicates what we do: Enhance SENSory experiences through specialized ingredIENTs, delivered through proprietary TECHNOLOGIES. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, essential oils and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, colors, natural ingredients, and extracts. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient has some 75 operational sites in 35 countries and customers in more than 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about how Sensient can help you discover your next color, flavor and specialty solutions at www.sensient.com
