Firmenich

Job title – Technician, Application Laboratory, P&B (1-year Contract)

Location – Ascent, Singapore

Your key responsibilities

• Lab Application and Testing: Prepare and deliver complex application samples, including stability and performance tests, aligned with business priorities and delivery timelines. Apply global good laboratory practices, standard operating procedures, and utilize available digital tools and software. Perform hands-on lab work, including preparing and testing fragrance samples. Maintain and operate laboratory tools and equipment to ensure optimal functionality. Identify technical problems in application
• Stock and Inventory Management: Maintain a clean and organized personal workbench according to best practices. Keep the personal physical collection of application bases up-to-date, fresh, and synchronized with digital systems. Manage stocks of laboratory supplies, raw materials, application bases, and client bases to ensure availability and quality. Organize lab inventory and procure necessary materials from local suppliers and the Singapore team to ensure continuous lab operations.
• Documentation and Compliance: Collaborate with the Regulatory team to generate and maintain documentation for fragrance compliance and safety standards via Core DB. Ensure fragrance samples adhere to internal quality guidelines through proper documentation. Maintain and update records for fragrance regulatory requirements and project submissions. Report non-conformances to the laboratory supervisor or manager, propose corrective actions, and implement tested solutions. Connect with the PSRA team to facilitate documentation for customs clearance when necessary.
• Sample Purchase and Dispatch: Raise purchase orders (POs) and manage goods receipt (GR) processes for lab-related purchases via the SRM platform. Maintain inventory of fragrance samples and packaging materials, ensuring timely reordering. Organize and dispatch fragrance and market samples to clients or internal teams, supporting local and global accounts.
• Continuous Improvement and Operational Efficiency: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and implementing Lean Management principles. Participate actively in LEAN projects to streamline lab and operational processes. Operate with a team-oriented mindset, supporting colleagues during high workload situations.
• Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (QHSS&E): Perform all operations in compliance with corporate QHSS&E procedures. Contribute proactively to laboratory safety improvements. Maintain a clean, well-organized, and hazard-free work environment. Ensure all samples produced meet global standard operating procedures (SOPs) before release. Serve as a QHSS&E champion, promoting adherence and improvement in health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Commercial Support Responsibilities: Provide business and administrative support to the Account Manager (ACM). Prepare and maintain customer directories, including submission lists, customer contacts, and project-related information. Support efficient customer service, ensuring timely responses for documentation, questionnaires, and product information requests. Assist with project management by tracking progress, identifying customer requirements, and coordinating sample logistics. Monitor customer market trends and products, sourcing items for analysis and comparison when required.

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• Polytechnic graduate in any science studies or relevant technical experience.
• Diligent, disciplined, meticulous, organized and with integrity.
• Team player with good communication skill.
• Basic computer proficiency

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

DEI and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.