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Application Scientist III
full-time•Colonia Buena Vista
About this role
At Sensient Technologies, we are looking for an Application Scientist III to join our team in Mexico.
The ideal candidate is someone with experience in the cosmetic industry, who enjoys collaborating with customers and internal teams to create innovative solutions in formulations and color applications.
What you’ll do:
Lead technical discussions with customers and account managers to understand their market needs and regulatory requirements.
Recommend optimal product selection (colors and ingredients) for applications in cosmetics and home care.
Be responsible for technical (R&D) support on customer projects, testing and determining suitable color solutions
Develop and formulate cosmetic products such as foundations, lipsticks, creams and body lotions, and soaps.
Coordinate communication between the customer and internal Regulatory, Sales and Quality departments.
Travel to customer research and manufacturing sites to promote support the use of our products.
What you’ll bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent education.
Minimum of five years of experience in the cosmetics industry, with formulation knowledge.
Experience leading projects requiring application development to provide color solutions.
Ability to conduct technical customer visits and act as a technical-sales liaison.
Creative mindset, customer orientation, and team collaboration skills.
Professional working proficiency in English (minimum 80%).
What you’ll get:
An excellent compensation package (salary and benefits) and professional development opportunities.
A comprehensive and effective onboarding and training program.
The opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and customer solutions.
What you'll do
- Lead technical discussions with customers to understand their needs and recommend optimal product selections. Develop and formulate cosmetic products while coordinating communication between customers and internal departments.
About Sensient
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
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What does a Application Scientist III do at Sensient?
As a Application Scientist III at Sensient, you will: lead technical discussions with customers to understand their needs and recommend optimal product selections. Develop and formulate cosmetic products while coordinating communication between customers and internal departments..
Is the Application Scientist III position at Sensient remote?
The Application Scientist III position at Sensient is based in Colonia Buena Vista, State of Mexico, Mexico. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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