**Technician, Product App, Savoury Taste** **Nigeria** **, South Africa** **Company** At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace. **Job Purpose** As a savory Lab Technician, you will work across a variety of project briefs and support business strategy in Savory segment. This role will be reporting to Technical Category Manager Savory. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrate. **Key Responsibilities:** + Develop innovative savory food applications + Support in flavor creation for briefs received from clients + Collaborate with internal stakeholders (mainly flavorist & commercial team) to answer customers’ needs. + Independently run the application laboratory work and prepare samples for evaluation purposes and submissions to clients. + Support clients during product development process and present dsm-firmenich technologies + Maintain and apply good laboratory practice/Manage various administrative internal systems/tasks and keep daily records on orders, dispatch, and laboratory work. + Manage stock of lab supplies & raw material as well as storage of samples prepared and maintain clean and well-organized laboratory/work place. + Maintain a deep knowledge of flavor collection and demonstrate that knowledge during project execution. + Independently operate standard equipment/procedures to the required level. **We value:** + Bachelor's degree/HND/OND in Food Technology, Food Science or related fields + At least 1-3 years of experience in Food/Flavor Product Development. + Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate cross-functional communication, autonomous, with strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to take initiative + Technical education in food formulation or flavours + Capable of handling multiple projects in a methodical manner, within short deadlines + Fluent in English **We offer:** + Entry to the exciting and inspiring world of perfumes and taste + A culture that values diversity where people are at the heart of the company + The opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives + Flexibility in working hours + A dynamic working environment + Competitive benefits **Our Commitment** : dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate there’s a place for everyone at dsm-Firmenich.