We are looking for a proactive and organized Technical Support Coordinator to join our Food Colors Technical Service Team in Geesthacht Germany. By driving operational excellence behind the scenes, you will play a vital role in the success of the Technical Service Team and help create exceptional customer experience through reliable, timely, and high-quality service.
What you'll do:
- Support the Technical Service Team with daily operational, organizational and administrative tasks
- Assist in the preparation of customer visits, seminars or similar events with internal or external stakeholders
- Ensuring efficient and structured laboratory operations including the coordination of lab devices and material management
- Active contribution to the implementation and compliance of laboratory and work safety regulations, as well as the creation and update of corresponding documentation
- Identify and report any technical issues and escalate them as appropriate
What you'll bring:
- Completed 3-years apprenticeship in the food area, as lab technician or comparable professional experience
- Excellent communication skills in English, additional proficiency in German is a distinct advantage
- A collaborative and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to work collectively and also take responsibility for tasks following them to completion
- Strong MS Office skills and previous experience with Salesforce or similar CRM system is a plus
What you'll get:
- You will benefit from the high standards of the German chemical industry's collective agreement (Chemietarif)
- Based onsite in Geesthacht (5 days/week) where teamwork and direct exchange are at the heart of what we do.
- Genuine opportunities for professional advancement and long-term career development within a global industry leader
- A comprehensive training program and effective integration process designed to give you a head start and support your success from day one.
- The chance to work for a world-renowned innovator in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries
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 Colors:
Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.
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Skills Required
- Completed 3-years apprenticeship in the food area, as lab technician or comparable professional experience
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Proficiency in German
- Collaborative, continuous-improvement mindset and ability to take responsibility and follow tasks to completion
- Strong MS Office skills
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM system
- Onsite presence in Geesthacht (5 days/week)
Sensient Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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









